Bangladesh: Bangladesh slips 10 notches in RSF press freedom index

DHAKA, 05 May 2022, (TON): Bangladesh ranked 162nd out of 180 countries in the World Press Freedom Index 2022 showing that the South Asian country slipped ten notches compared to 2021 Index.

Reporters Without Borders, also known as Reporters sans frontières, released the index marking the World Press Freedom Day.

Bangladesh’s position was 152nd in 2021.

The report said “Internet plays a growing role in the circulation of news and information.”

The government’s comment on it was not immediately available.

The two leading state broadcasters, Bangladesh Television and Bangladesh Betar radio, function as government propaganda outlets.

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