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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 49378, member: 636"] Government press chief Shafiqul Alam wants the United Nations to check what reporters did during the past fifteen years. He spoke at a media meeting Saturday about investigating news coverage under the former ruling party. Alam thinks outside experts should examine how journalists reported on controversial elections and missing people. The press secretary believes this probe will help rebuild trust between the public and news organizations. He plans to write a letter asking UN officials to send investigators to Bangladesh. Alam demanded electronic media workers earn at least 30,000 taka per month as their base pay. He pointed out that three disputed elections happened during the previous government's time in power. Many citizens disappeared or died during those years according to his claims. Opposition party leaders faced millions of legal cases that reporters barely covered properly. The press secretary questioned whether journalists told the truth about these serious events. The interim government removed the Digital Security Act and created new rules for media freedom. Alam said his administration wants reporters to criticize government actions without fear. He claimed the previous rulers harassed journalists and prevented honest reporting. News organizations can operate independently under current leadership without interference. The press secretary promised that no agency will threaten or intimidate media workers anymore. Broadcast journalists asked for their separate commission and better education requirements at the meeting. They want different salary structures for television and radio workers. Alam warned against people spreading false information through news platforms. He said the media must hold leaders accountable but should not give liars space to mislead citizens. [/QUOTE]

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