The government has urged the private television channels to present country's real situation and not to sensationalise any news on violence.
The call was made in a views-exchange meeting between the representatives of several private TV channels and some senior ministers with Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu at his ministry.
Inu said an open discussion was held with the representatives of some private TV channels.
The minister said they urged the media representatives to show the country’s real situation.
At the briefing, Industries Minister Amir Hossain Amu said country’s trade and businesses are normal despite the ongoing violence.
“Some 50,000 to 60,000 vehicles are plying different roads and highways across the country every day but media is not aware of that,” Amu said.
Asked if they have given any specific direction to the TV channels over news telecast, the minister said: "No specific direction was given to them."
The BNP-led 20-party alliance has been enforcing a nationwide roads and waterways blockade since January 5.
The current blockade has been marked by violence and sporadic clashes between the police and protesters, leaving a number of people killed and injured. More than 30 people have been killed so far.