Speakers at a policy dialogue yesterday emphasised the need for self-regulation, including internal codes of conduct for both journalists and media owners, to ensure freedom and accountability of the media. These remarks were made at a multi-stakeholder policy dialogue on “Media Self-Regulation in Bangladesh: The Cornerstone of an Accountable Free Press,” organised by the Media Resources Development Initiative (MRDI) in association with The Asia Foundation at Brac Centre Inn in the capital. “And a media commission is planned while keeping the Press Council. Then, who will handle conflicts related to journalism, the Press Council or the media commission? Syed Samiul Basher Anik, manager of programme at MRDI, presented a policy paper on self-regulation of the media.