Priyo Bangla is an online news portal that aims to provide accurate and objective news and views for the audience across the country. the online news portal started its journey in August 15, 2022
Priyo Bangla puts an extra emphasis on national news and news from every district. However, it also covers different segments like politics, economics, international, sports, entertainment, education, in
formation and technology, features, lifestyle, and columns. This online is different and unique than other online news portals because it practices ‘multimedia’ journalism, which provides readers news of home and abroad along with audio, video, infographic, and web story. Shabiha Islam Ayat, Editor of Priyo Bangla, is a very prominent face in the field of the country’s journalism sector for more than 10 years. Objective
Priyo Bangla aims to provide the most updated news to its readers within the shortest possible time. In this journey to provide news quickly, Priyo Bangla always tries to be accurate, objective and unbiased. Following the basic fundamental principles of the Bangladesh constitution, Priyo Bangla aims to strengthen public opinion in favor of the liberation war. Priyo Bangla is committed to the fundamental values of the country, especially, national sovereignty, democracy and secularism. In addition, Priyo Bangla will speak for the human and civil rights of the citizen of the country. Ethics Policy
Priyo Bangla is committed to the highest ethical standards. Fairness, accuracy and objectivity are among our core values to maintain our integrity. We believe that the trustworthiness of the public is our most important asset. We are transparent to our readers as well. Priyo Bangla takes a non-partisan position in political issues as no political parties can influence us. Besides, it remains neutral in conflicts between justice and injustice or right and wrong. Whatever the consequence is, Priyo Bangla never compromises on issues like national interests, human rights, rule of law, gender issues and freedom of the press. Fact-Checking Policy
Fact-checking is considered as one of the most important elements of journalism. Priyo Bangla cross-checks the information several times before publishing it to its website. We have correspondents in all the 64 districts of the country. These huge numbers of correspondents across the country helped Priyo Bangla to cover different news and to take statements from both of the concerned sides of any incident while making any news. Besides, our correspondents cross-check the information provided by the witnesses, locals and administration. Corrections Policy
Priyo Bangla always tries to provide accurate information to its audience. However, mistakes can happen in journalism despite following proper procedures. In these circumstances, Priyo Bangla does not hesitate to acknowledge the error. After checking the facts correctly, the target of Priyo Bangla is to tell its readers, as quickly as possible, what was wrong and what is correct. We tried to make the thing very clear to all of our audience as anyone would be able to understand how and why that mistake has been corrected. In times of major correction, Priyo Bangla provides a ‘rejoinder’ at its website, and we clearly indicate the change. Organogram
The Editor leads all the departments including news, reporting and editorial units of Priyo Bangla. The Editor, however, is assisted by chief reporter and news editor. There are designated ‘In-charges’ of every department to run the workflow of their respective teams. The chief reporter leads the reporting team while the news editor is responsible for the central desk of Priyo Bangla. All other departments including digital, technology and web, sports, entertainment, international, English, country and feature are headed by the In-charges of the respective departments. All the department heads are assisted by the senior sub-editors. The research and development department are responsible for writing editorials, opinions and columns in line with the instruction of the Editor of Priyo Bangla. In addition, they also collect editorials from other renowned writers. The Admin and Human Resources department is responsible for supervising the whole management including the accounts, production, store and establishment units. The Accounts department are concerned for the finance and accounts sections of Priyo Bangla. Ownership & Funding Info
Priyo Bangla is owned by Priyo Bangla Limited (PBL). The PBL is a sister concern of the Media Bangla Group. The Media Bangla Group (MBG) launch ‘Priyo Bangla’ to serve the countrymen. The MBG is the owner of Priyo Bangla while the Media Bangla Group is the fund provider.
