'Good governance essential for democracy'

Good governance and freedom of expression is a prerequisite to the development interests of any country. Bangladesh is no exception. These issues are essential in Bangladesh’s quest to attain mid-income status.

The remarks were made by the Danish ambassador in Bangladesh Mikael Hemniti Winther and Swedish ambassador Charlotta Schlyter during a discussion at the Prothom Alo office on Sunday.

The two ambassadors met with senior journalists of Prothom Alo at the newspaper’s office yesterday afternoon. Prothom Alo editor apprised them about the overall state of the media in the country as well as of Prothom Alo in particular.

A video presentation was made of Prothom Alo’s various activities. A short film on social initiative against child marriage was also screened.

Swedish ambassador Charlotta Schlyter said that her country attached high importance to freedom of expression. She mentioned the training in investigative journalism provided to various media organisations in Bangladesh with the support of the Swedish Fojo Institute.