Freedom of Press and Expression in Bangladesh: A Critical Analysis

Abstract

This study papers focuses on freedom of expression and press in Bangladesh, with a particular emphasis on freedom of expression in the UK and the USA. The paper is written from the perspective of Bangladesh. Following gaining independence in 1971, the media in Bangladesh has developed in line with worldwide patterns and advancements in technology, as well as the strategies employed to oppress journalists and manipulate the press. The state has gradually and possibly permanently eliminated press freedom by closing off crucial channels for honesty, dissent, and resistance. As a result, it has established rigid boundaries for what may be considered the objective truth. The right to freedom of expression is widely acknowledged as a crucial human right by the global community, recognizing its significance in safeguarding democratic principles. The study demonstrates that the presence of an institutional constitutional framework imposes a structured limitation on both freedom of expression and freedom of the press. The orientation of the constraints, which is determined by practicality and essentiality, emphasizes the concept of relativism. The study also investigates the safeguarding of press freedom and freedom of expression in the UK and USA. The progress in press freedom in the UK and USA, where there is a growing acceptance of press and speech freedom as a fundamental right, could serve as a blueprint for the development of legal frameworks in Bangladesh.