Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud
Coronavirus: Govt opens cell to raise awareness
The government has opened a new cell to raise awareness among people about coronavirus, Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud said Sunday.
“We already have a cell to prevent propaganda and now we've opened another cell to create mass awareness,” he told reporters at the Secretariat at noon.
Regarding a possible lockdown, the minister said necessary measures will be taken according to situation. State-run BTV is telecasting a video to raise awareness about coronavirus. All TV channels will air it from Sunday.
He said they are also considering the safety of media activists and the matter will be discussed with health minister.
Densely-populated Bangladesh has so far confirmed 24 coronavirus cases and two deaths. The government says it is taking all out measures to prevent a possible outbreak of the coronavirus which has killed more than 13,000 people around the world and infected over 300,000 people.
Not observing March 7 tantamount to denying independence struggle: Info Minister
Pointing to BNP, Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud said that not observing the historic March 7 is tantamount to denying the people’s struggle for freedom.
Ensure authenticity while reporting: Minister
Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Wednesday urged the media to remain vigilant so that wrong information is not disseminated in the contest of publishing news before others.
BNP ‘immersed in corruption’: Hasan Mahmud
Mentioning that BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia whitened black money by giving fine and her deceased son Arafat Rahman Koko’s laundered money was brought back from Singapore, Information Minister Dr Hasan on Monday said BNP itself is “immersed in corruption”.
BNP position ‘unclear’ on Begum Zia’s release: Hasan Mahmud
Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Saturday said the BNP is hesitant and failing to make their own position clear on the issue of Khaleda Zia’s release.
Freedom of media needed to build equity-based society: Info Minister
Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Friday said the freedom of media is needed to build an equity-based society in the country.
Provocative slogans also violation of electoral code of conduct: Hasan
Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Monday said chanting provocative slogans during electioneering is also a violation of the electoral code of conduct.
Media enjoying full freedom, says Info Minister
The minister said this in Parliament while replying to a tabled question from ruling Awami League MP Afzal Hossain.
He informed the House that the government has approved 44 private TV channels, 22 FM radio and 33 community radio stations as part of moderate broadcast policy of this media-friendly government.
In a written answer, Hasan Mahmud said this media-friendly
Modi conveys warm wishes for Hasina
Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Wednesday.
BNP against EVM as they’re “anti-technology”: Hasan Mahmud
Referring to elections held in India and United States of America using EVMs, Information Minister Hasan Mahmud on Tuesday said BNP is not in favour of using EVMs during the upcoming Dhaka City polls as they are anti-technology in nature.