Government denies intent to restrict cultural events citing security concerns as key factor
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The government maintains that it does not harbor any intent to obstruct cultural activities, according to Information and Broadcasting Minister Andalib Rahman Partha.
Speaking at a press conference at the Secretariat on Tuesday to brief the media on recent government activities, the minister addressed concerns regarding the cancellation of concerts. Partha clarified that the cancellation of such events does not imply a lack of government cooperation, suggesting that decisions are often driven by security considerations. He emphasized that numerous large-scale concerts are currently taking place across the country, affirming that the government does not support the suppression of cultural events.
The Prime Minister’s Adviser on Information and Broadcasting, Zahed Ur Rahman, echoed these sentiments, asserting that the environment for cultural events has seen a dramatic improvement compared to the period immediately following the transition of power on August 5. While acknowledging that isolated incidents of interference still occur, the adviser maintained that the overall situation has progressed significantly under the current administration.
The press briefing served as a platform for the government to outline its recent initiatives. During the question-and-answer session, officials reiterated their commitment to fostering an open environment for the arts while addressing queries from the media.
The event was attended by State Minister for Information Yasser Khan Chowdhury, Information Secretary Mahbuba Farzana, and Chief Information Officer of the Press Information Department Syed Abdal Ahmad.
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