At the 43rd founding anniversary event of the Bangladesh Crime Reporters Association (CRAB) held in Segunbagicha of the capital, he made this call while speaking as chief guest.
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Call for crime reporters to play a responsible role in building a crime-free society
The Home Minister said that with the rise in technology-driven crime, the importance of investigative journalism has increased alongside a modern legal framework in suppressing and preventing crime. The root causes of crime, not just its symptoms, must be found. According to him, drugs and gambling play a major role behind various crimes.
He said crime reporters provide objective news at risk. The matter of assisting journalists injured or harmed while performing professional duties will be considered. Alongside, the legal aspects of issuing certificates as recognition for contributions to investigative journalism will also be reviewed.
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Highlighting the need for legal reforms to tackle new types of crime, including online gambling and drugs, the minister said laws are being modernized in keeping with the times. At that time, he mentioned the enactment of ‘Gambling Prevention Act 2026’ and ‘Narcotics Control (Amendment) Act, 2026’.
At the event, CRAB President Mirza Mehdi Tamal, Member of Parliament Shafiqul Islam Masud, DMP Commissioner Mosleh Uddin Ahmed, and others concerned spoke. Later, the Home Minister inaugurated the 43rd founding anniversary event of CRAB by cutting a cake.