Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has urged journalists to uphold the country’s interest and dignity while exercising their right to free expression.
“The government is very transparent. We believe in freedom of speech,” he said, adding that in some cases unregulated freedom creates problems.
Sharing his experience of living in the USA, Momen said all kinds of freedom are regulated there and everyone needs to keep in mind that there are limitations.
The foreign minister made the remarks during a courtesy meeting with the executive committee of the Diplomatic Correspondents Association, Bangladesh (DCAB) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today.
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam, Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen, DCAB President Rezaul Karim Lotus and its General Secretary AKM Moinuddin were present.
“We have stability and impressive growth,” he said sharing his expectation that everyone involved in journalism will uphold the interest of the country.
Talking about misinformation, Momen said everyone needs to remain careful so that nobody can undermine the country and its interest. “You all love this country. We love it too. People’s welfare should be kept in mind.”
