STAFF CORRESPONDENT

Most media professionals yesterday recommended the establishment of a single media commission instead of having two separate bodies.

They expressed their views at a consultation meeting held at the Department of Films and Publications (DFP) to discuss two draft ordinances -- the Broadcast Ordinance, 2026 and the National Media Commission Ordinance, 2026.

The event was organised by the information and broadcasting ministry.

While many media professionals attended, representatives of several key organisations, including the Association of Television Channel Owners (ATCO), Editors’ Council, Jatiya Press Club, Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) and Broadcast Journalist Centre (BJC), were absent despite being invited.

At the meeting, Information Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan said

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