World Press Freedom Index

Bangladesh scores 35.31 out of 100 in Press Freedom Index; ranks 163 out of 180 countries
Bangladesh

Bangladesh scores 35.31 out of 100 in Press Freedom Index; ranks 163 out of 180 countries

Bangladesh slips down one notch in the annual index, ranks 163 out of 180 countries this year. Its position has not improved since 2016

Journalists holding banners and placards in protest to the Digital Security Act in front of the Press Club in October 2018. Photo: Reuters
Panorama

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Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud. Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

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Bangladesh

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Photojournalists and TV camera persons covering a raid in Dhaka. Photo: Mumit M
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