Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday urged newspaper editors to continue offering constructive criticism of the government while also highlighting its positive initiatives so that people remain informed about measures taken in the public interest.

He made the call during a meeting with leaders of the National Editors' Council at the Prime Minister's Office in the Bangladesh Secretariat, according to the Prime Minister’s Press Wing.

The Prime Minister also sought the editors' cooperation in formulating a policy framework for ensuring a free and independent media and protecting journalists.

The eight-member delegation was led by National Editors' Council Convener and Jaijaidin Editor Shafik Rehman and Joint Convener and Amar Desh Editor Mahmudur Rahman.

Other members of the delegation included Protidiner Bangladesh Editor Maruf Kamal Khan, Naya Diganta Editor Salahuddin Muhammad Babar, Jugantor Editor Abdul Hye Sikder, Jatiya Press Club President Hasan Hafiz, Waadaa Editor Shafiqul Alam and Manabkantha Editor Shahidul Islam.

The meeting discussed issues relating to the media, journalism and cooperation between the government and the press.

Meanwhile, PM attends high-level meeting on JS sound system replacement

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday attended a high-level meeting on replacing the sound system of the Jatiya Sangsad (JS).

The meeting was held at the Cabinet Meeting Room in the Sangsad Bhaban here this morning with acting JS Speaker Barrister Kayser Kamal in the chair, said Prime Minister's Deputy Press Secretary Md Suzauddhowla (Sujon Mahmud).

He said a detailed presentation was made on various state-of-the-art sound systems available worldwide with a view to replacing the existing sound system of the Jatiya Sangsad.

During the meeting, the Public Works Department presented possible technological  options, technical capabilities, and an implementation plan for the project, Sujon added.

He said the presentation covered the technical features and performance of modern sound systems, as well as their suitability for parliamentary proceedings.

Participants in the meeting also shared their views and provided necessary guidance on the proposed replacement.Opposition Leader Dr Md Shafiqur Rahman, Housing and Public Works Minister Zakaria Taher, Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman, ruling party Chief Whip Nurul Islam Moni, Opposition Chief Whip Md Nahid Islam and other concerned officials were present at the meeting.

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