‘Info ministry has no exact data about online media’

Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu yesterday said his ministry has no exact data about how many online-based television channels, radio stations and newspapers are there in the country, reports UNB. The minister said this while responding to a tabled starred question from Mohammad Elias (Cox’s Bazar-1) in Parliament that the government has taken a step to formulate a policy, ‘Online Mass Media Policy’, for these online media along with enlistment. He said the aim of this move is to bring them under rules and regulations, and create a sense of responsibility among them. Inu said the government has already published a notice asking online television channels, online radios and online newspapers to submit applications.

Info ministry has no exact data about online media

Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu yesterday said his ministry has no exact data about how many online-based television channels, radio stations and newspapers are there in the country, reports UNB. The minister said this while responding to a tabled starred question from Mohammad Elias (Coxs Bazar-1) in Parliament that the government has taken a step to formulate a policy, Online Mass Media Policy, for these online media along with enlistment. He said the aim of this move is to bring them under rules and regulations, and create a sense of responsibility among them. Inu said the government has already published a notice asking online television channels, online radios and online newspapers to submit applications.