Hasanat Abdullah: Media That Seeks Power’s Protection Cannot Be Independent Journalism

Journalism that clings to those in power, constantly seeking protection, approval, or permission from the ruling authority, cannot claim to be truly independent. When the media becomes dependent on the goodwill of the government, it compromises its integrity, objectivity, and responsibility to the public. True journalism must hold power accountable, speak truth without fear, and operate free from influence or control by those it is meant to scrutinize. — Hasanat Abdullah