Khaled Muhiuddin, a Bangladeshi journalist currently in the United States, ignited a heated discussion during an episode of his talk show titled ‘Thikanay Khaled Muhiuddin’, where he interviewed Bangladesh Foreign Adviser Md Towhid Hossain. During the interview, Muhiuddin expressed ignorance about the existence of Republic TV, a prominent Indian media network running several TV channels in multiple languages, including ‘Republic World’ and ‘Republic Bangla’. Muhiuddin stated, “I have never heard of Republic TV”, adding that he only recognized CNN, Al Jazeera, BBC, and Deutsche Welle, the German broadcast network also known as ‘DW’, where Muhiddin worked for four-odd years – as “credible media”.

As a journalist, I find such a statement deeply ridiculous, troubling and indicative of a lack of professionalism. Republic TV is one of India’s leading news channels, renowned for its bold reporting style and influence. For someone of Muhiuddin’s stature to dismiss its existence raises serious questions about his credibility and understanding of the broader media landscape.

Furthermore, the western media networks such as CNN, BBC and DW and Qatar-owned Al Jazeera, which Khaled Muhidduin attempt to portray as credible are infamous for running disinformation and fake news, and on a number of occasions, these broadcast networks have been caught red-handed for running sinister propaganda in favor of radical Islamic terrorism. Prior to Sheikh Hasina’s fleeing Bangladesh, DW stood at the front-row in demonizing and maligning Sheikh Hasina and her government as well as security and counterterrorism institutions in Bangladesh, including Directorate of Forces Intelligence (DGFI).

Khaled Muhiuddin came to media’s focal-point during his career with Independent TV in Bangladesh. He later transitioned to Deutsche Welle (DW), serving for four years in various roles. Currently, he works with ‘Thikana’ – a Bangla newspaper published from the New York City and simultaneously hosts a podcast show aimed at dissecting Bangladeshi issues for a diasporic audience.

While his career trajectory showcases experience and exposure, his comments about Indian media are baffling. It is hard to believe that a seasoned media personality, familiar with international outlets, would not recognize........

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