Raising a question on the necessity of Indian television channels Cultural Affairs Minister Asaduzzaman Noor yesterday opposed the broadcast of all Indian channels.
The minister and one of the country’s popular cultural personalities said this answering the queries of journalists at a press conference at Chittagong Circuit House around 1:30pm.
The minister said the Indian government is not a hindrance to Bangladeshi TV channels in India but it is India’s cable operators that demand high rate for the broadcast of Bangladeshi channels.
Bangladesh is trying to reduce the rate by holding dialogue with Indian cable operators, he said.
The minister also said cultural activities should be increased to fight against the evil political forces.
“Our government is working in this area.”
Everyone should come forward to contribute to the sector to build a violence-free society, he further said.
Earlier, the cultural minister visited the DC Hill, Shilpakala Academy, Muslim Institute and other cultural venues of the port city. The minister said he would propose the government for a fund in the next national budget to give a facelift to the port city’s cultural venues.