Editorial Policy

Commitment to Excellence

PANBD.com is dedicated to delivering accurate, unbiased, and timely news to our readers in Bangladesh and around the world. We adhere to the highest standards of journalistic integrity.

Core Principles

• Truth and accuracy above all
• Independence and impartiality
• Fairness and transparency
• Accountability to our readers
• Humanity and ethical reporting

Verification Standards

• All facts verified through multiple credible sources
• Clear distinction between news and opinion pieces
• Prompt correction of errors with transparent notices
• Anonymous sources used only when essential
• Thorough vetting of source credibility

Source Attribution

• Proper attribution to original sources
• Clear credit for content from other publications
• Explicit identification of press releases
• Transparency in data sources and methodology

Original Reporting Priority

• Focus on ground-level journalism and original reporting
• Strict prohibition of plagiarism in any form
• Clear labeling of aggregated content
• Additional value added to external content

Language & Tone Guidelines

• Professional and respectful language in all reporting
• Avoidance of sensational or misleading headlines
• Clear, concise language accessible to general public
• Consistent standards across Bengali and English content

Balanced Reporting

• Presentation of all relevant sides of every story
• Avoidance of personal biases in news reporting
• Clear separation and labeling of opinion content
• Transparent disclosure of conflicts of interest

Political Neutrality

• No endorsement of political parties or candidates
• Equal opportunity for all major political voices
• Clear distinction between political advertising and editorial
• Focus on policy and issues rather than personality

Personal Privacy Protection

• Respect for individuals' right to privacy
• Special caution when reporting on vulnerable individuals
• Balancing public interest against potential harm
• Protection of children's identities in sensitive cases

Ethical Guidelines

• No payment for interviews or information
• Avoidance of conflicts of interest
• Non-acceptance of gifts or favors
• Transparency in funding and sponsorship

Error Correction Process

• Identification: Report errors to editorial@panbd.com
• Verification: Editorial team verification process
• Correction: Clear notice added to affected articles
• Transparency: Maintenance of public corrections log

Correction Standards

• Dated correction notices with clear explanations
• Acknowledgment of original errors without concealment
• Separate notices for significant errors
• Prompt response to reader-reported errors