The interim government has announced that it will reconsider the accreditation cards of journalists whose cards were revoked after the fall of the Awami League government, following written requests from the affected journalists.
In a notice issued on Thursday, the Press Information Ministry stated that the revocation of accreditation cards will be reconsidered in applicable cases.
Professional journalists who deem the revocation unjustified may submit written appeals to the authorities.
The reasons for the card cancellations include failure to renew the card for an extended period, issuance of excess cards by the respective organizations, unethical journalism, involvement in political agendas, criminal charges and misuse of accreditation cards for personal gain.
The notice also cited "negative roles in student movements" and "incitement to unrest," as well as affiliation with "fascist" elements and spreading rumors, as factors in the card cancellations.
After the fall of the Awami League government and the takeover of power by the interim government, several journalists and officials had their press accreditation cards revoked following the July-August student movement.
