The Press Council Act, 1974

( ACT NO. XXV OF 1974 )

[ 14th February, 1974 ]

An Act to establish a Press Council.

WHEREAS it is expedient to establish a Press Council for the purpose of preserving the freedom of the Press and maintaining and improving the standard of newspapers and news agencies in Bangladesh;

It is hereby enacted as follows:-

Short title

1. This Act may be called the Press Council Act, 1974.

Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs