A high-level workshop on the formation of a national media commission in Bangladesh has resulted in consensus on two key issues, according to Dr. Jahid Ur Rahman, Advisor to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting. Participants agreed on the need to establish an independent media commission within the country. The workshop also established agreement to utilize the report of the Media Reforms Commission formed during a previous caretaker government as a foundational document for the new commission. Dr. Rahman indicated broad stakeholder support for these developments. Further details regarding the commission’s structure and mandate are expected to follow. This move signals a potential shift towards greater media freedom and regulatory reform in Bangladesh. The outcome of the workshop represents a significant step in the ongoing discussions surrounding media governance.