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Right to Information law passed in Bangladesh
Posted on: 02/10/2008 Access to Information, Media Laws Country: BangladeshOn September 20, Bangladesh's government approved a Right to Information (RTI) Ordinance, which aims to ensure the free flow of information in the country.
The law requires officials to provide information on a person's life and death, arrest and release from jail to an information-seeker within 24 hours. Anyone who fails to meet the law's provisions can be fined up to Tk 5,000 (US$73).
A three-member Information Commission will be formed for effective enforcement of the law. New posts will be created in most of the government offices and non-government organizations (NGOs).
The government said the new law will increase transparency and accountability, reduce corruption and establish good governance in government offices and NGOs, according to the Dhaka-based Daily Star.
For more information, go to http://www.bangladeshnews.com.bd/2008/09/21/rti-given-go-ahead/.
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- Teaching journalism in a country without freedom of press
- 16/03/2010
- Well,well,well.guys to day i can see the questions i use to ask in my calss of journalism,i often wondered ,are we the journalist preaching water and taking wine? Talking of ETHICS and code of conact.Its very hard,indeed to pactice that,especially in Africa. I heard stories of the "Brown envelope" is the street of Nairobi. My teacher often told me that in journalism,people dont get rich.But i see teh contrary! In kenya, where i happen to call my "homeland" the story is so different.The journalistic integrity is seldom observed and those in high places abuse those who work for the public.In recent years,most journalist were abused by the power in question and no case thatwas in the courts- justice. It will be very imperative and naive to think that journalits can work under such situatios.Did i make i mistake to train as journalist,well , i dont know.but looking at its beroucratic and lack od sincerity,am left wondering,how on earth cai work under this plight. Journalis have to win the suppot od the public they serve and practice journalism that is honest,balanced and impert or dessiminate impartial news tha is anew Otherwise,we will joine the rhetorics and the unequivacals who preach the gospel "truth"
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- Teaching journalism in a country without freedom of press
- 16/03/2010
- Hi, From my experience of training in countries such as Iran and Sudan, and in conflict areas where press freedom is often under threat, there is a clear distinction between the principles of journalism and the practice of journalism, and this is understood by journalists of all ages. Whilst most journalists in such situations aspire to the universal values of journalism, they recognise that certain stories. approaches and questions are out of bounds. Political pressures, of course, can be exerted both by the government and by a variety of armed groups. There is also usually a lot of self-censorship, acceptance of limitations on press freedom, and an understandable reluctance to push the boundaries. The "system" plays a large role in this. My approach is to teach the principles, offer examples from other countries, and to question them/press them on the issue of why certain things "cannot be done". It is also usually quite easy to get them to accept - and apply - the principles of unbiased journalism on softer stories. I see this as progress, limited but important. I find that a liberal dose of cultural sensitivity and an understanding that there are real dangers go a long way towards ensuring acceptance of the principles and small but meaningful changes in practice. To work with them rather than lecture at them is a critical element. I hope that helps.
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- Teaching journalism in a country without freedom of press
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- Many times we hear of police officers being shot at by law breakers who percieve them as enemies because they thwart their activities. Journalism can as well be so dangerous because they (journalists) expose wrong doings in society. Those whose existance depends on wrong doing are always against scribes. So those who wish to join journalism should be prepared to go through thin and thick. Its not as peaceful job as teaching or any other office based job. Journalists pock their noses on other people's affairs hence the need for any person cotampleting on joing the field to wear a thick skin. What is important is to prepare to do nothing but the truth and the truth shall set you free. Its a very nice job and am enjoying it but hay, its a tough job where almost every person thinks they know what journlism ethics is all about. Reuben. Journalist for 10 years now but am still learning alot on the job.
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