The proprietor of any company selling recorded publications shall notify the
.directorate about any imported recorded publication before it is circulated
Article 25
The afore-mentioned committee shall delete inappropriate scenes from the movie
and shall give a licence to broadcast the movie within 15 days from being shown to it
.and after removing the inappropriate scenes
The committee has also the right to decline licensing the movie, when appropriate,
.after getting the minister's approval
Anyone who has his demand rejected can appeal the decision before the High Civil
.Court within 30 days since notification
The ministry shall issue instructions and directives to cinema halls proprietors and
managers to uphold the standard of cinematic programmes religiously, nationally,
.morally and artistically and watch public morals in these halls
Article 26
Anyone who violates any of these chapter's provisions shall be fined no less than BD
500 and can have his cinema hall or library proclaimed shut for a period of no more
.than 30 days, while confiscating his unlicensed movies and publications
Regulating Press
Section 1
Press Freedom
Article 27
The press performs its message freely and independently and aims to provide a free
climate for the society to grow while being equipped with the needed knowledge. It
shall also contribute to working out the best solutions regarding the national and
.citizens' interest
Article 28
Newspapers shall never be confiscated, suspended or cancelled unless a court
.verdict is obtained
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