Bangladesh TV channels halt live shows

Bangladesh's military-backed caretaker government has "asked" private television channels to avoid broadcasting live talk shows. After Ekushey Television received a fax message from the administration it cancelled its scheduled programme and Channel 1 halted the segment of its live talk show involving audience questions. Information secretary Jamil Osman later said that no official direction had been given. The government advises media groups to maintain self-censorship during the state of emergency. (Via Daily Star)