STAFF CORRESPONDENT

Speakers at a policy dialogue yesterday emphasised the need for self-regulation, including internal codes of conduct for both journalists and media owners, to ensure freedom and accountability of the media.

They also highlighted that strong institutions, independent editors, fair ownership, and proper internal governance are essential to protect journalists, uphold editorial independence, and rebuild public trust in Bangladesh’s media.

These remarks were made at a multi-stakeholder policy dialogue on “Media Self-Regulation in Bangladesh: The Cornerstone of an Accountable Free Press,” organised by the Media Resources Development Initiative (MRDI) in association with The Asia Foundation at Brac Centre Inn in the capital.

Mahfuz Anam, editor and publisher of The Daily Star, said he was fully in favour of self-regulation of the media, which he said depends on “strong institutions and truly independent editors”.

“The more we are self-regulated, the less government

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