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Journalism not a crime, but journalists are not above law: Hasan Mahmud

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31 Mar 2023
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Public report on Hasan Mahmud's comments after a Prothom Alo journalist's arrest and his defense of digital security law context.

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  • Former information minister role
  • Public comments on journalist arrest
  • Digital Security Act defense context
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Hasan Mahmud

Former Information Minister · Bangladesh · 2019-2024

A senior Awami League figure and former information minister discussed in the context of media regulation and press-freedom debates.

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Journalism not a crime, but journalists are not above law: Hasan Mahmud