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

> Journalism that depends on the ruler for safety or approval can never be truly independent. When media serves power instead of questioning it, integrity and objectivity are lost. Real journalism must remain fearless, ac…

Published: 2026-02-15 · Desk: Latest · Source: Facebook

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

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