Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan on Thursday reaffirmed that the government would not allow any action beyond the bounds of established laws and procedures, amid recent controversies involving the state-run Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) and the dismissal of reporters from a private television channel.
Speaking to journalists at the Secretariat, Swapan described the removal of BSS's Managing Director, reportedly carried out through a mob action, as "unfortunate."
He emphasised that appointments, confirmations, and removals at BSS must follow statutory procedures.
"The government will consider everything within the framework of the law," he said, noting that the BSS incident would be addressed through discussion and resolved according to existing regulations.
Regarding the dismissals at the private television channel, Swapan said he had only recently learned of the matter. He added that he plans to speak with both the affected journalists and the channel's management to understand the situation and explore potential solutions through dialogue.
Addressing concerns about mob influence in public institutions, Swapan stressed that forming mobs will not resolve issues. "We are committed to building a Bangladesh free from vengeance, and we remain firmly within the constitutional framework," he said, underlining that all actions in both national institutions and smaller organizations must follow legal rules and regulations.
On whether differing opinions should lead to job losses, the minister clarified that employment decisions in private institutions are ultimately the prerogative of their owners.
