Even Ershad detects curbing of press freedom

Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad yesterday criticised the government for what he said curbing press freedom.

"The government is restricting the freedom of the press. The media cannot write or express their opinions now. They have to say whatever the government wants them to say," he said, addressing party men from Barguna at his Banani office.

The special envoy to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina also alleged that the ruling Awami League men were grabbing lands of Hindus who had voted the party to power.

"Hindus voted the Awami League to power. Now their lands are being grabbed. Who will you complain against? Everyone belongs to the ruling party," he said.

The former autocrat also slammed the administration, saying people did not have security at present.