ARTICLE 19 hosts workshop on 'Digital Security, Media Ethics and Media Laws in Bangladesh'
There is no alternative except the enhancement of the media literacy of the common readers to combat fake news, said by Faruq Faisel, Regional Director, ARTICLE 19, Bangladesh and South Asia in a scoping workshop on 'Digital Security, Media Ethics and Media Laws in Bangladesh' Initiative held in Dhaka today.
The workshop jointly organised by ARTICLE 19 and DW Akademie. The workshop aimed to understand the current scenario of Digital Security, Media Ethics and Media Laws in Bangladesh. Experts from academics and media professionals including Professor Dr. Golam Rahman, Former Chief of Information Commission of Bangladesh, Mahfuz Ullah, Media Professional and Researcher; Sohrab Hasan, Joint Editor, The Daily Prothom Alo; Dr. Asif Nazrul, Professor of Law, University of Dhaka; Saleem Samad, Correspondent, Reporters without Borders (RSF); AHM Bazlur Rahman, CEO, BNNRC attended the programme. Faruq Faisel and Udo Prenzel, Consultant, DW Akademie moderated the programme. Priya Esselborn, South Asia Coordinator, DW Akademie were also present.
Participants expressed their thought to develop demand-oriented training tutorials on digital security, media ethics, and law. ARTICLE 19 and DW Akademie representatives said that the tutorial would allow the target group to gain new knowledge which will be applicable personally. Participants appreciated the initiative saying that it will enhance the capacity of the young professionals and students.
Professor Dr. Golam Rahman said that Digital Security Act should be a safeguard for the users. However, he said that it may be abused as police are given unfettered power in the Act. Others participants said that in Bangladesh there is no standard code of conduct for journalists and they suggested that each media house should develop their own code of conduct. Professor Asif Nazrul said that the methodology and content are important for the success of the initiative. Mahfuz Ullah said that there is immense apprehension that Digital Security Act may be abused to stop dissent views. To minimise the risk of expressing views online users should know about digital security, media laws, and media ethics.
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