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Issuing Authority: Office of the Editor
This Editorial Policy outlines the principles, standards, and practices that govern all journalistic content produced by The Deltagram. It applies to all employees, freelancers, contributors, and editorial partners. This document serves as a public declaration of our commitment to transparency, ethical journalism, and the democratic values that underpin a free press. The policy also acts as an internal guide for editorial integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
We are committed to practicing principled, democratic journalism that serves the public interest. Our mission is to publish content that is accurate, verified, and rooted in truth. We uphold freedom of expression, individual dignity, and accountability, guided by the values of transparency, justice, and human rights.
Editorial decisions are made independently of political, corporate, religious, institutional, or commercial influence. The Editor and the Senior Editors hold final authority over all journalistic content, ensuring that our newsroom remains free from external pressure.
We strictly comply with all applicable laws of Bangladesh, including:
All facts, data, and quotations must be thoroughly verified and sourced from credible evidence. Unverified allegations must be clearly labelled as such. Proper attribution is mandatory. Errors must be corrected transparently and with appropriate prominence. Amend any mistakes at the earliest possible opportunity.
News reporting must be accurate, objective, and free from bias. Multiple perspectives should be presented, especially in contentious issues.
False equivalence should be avoided unless editorially justified. All individuals or entities mentioned in critical stories must be given a fair opportunity to respond before publication.
Intrusions into private life must meet all the following criteria:
Deceptive or undercover methods may only be used when:
Anonymous sources may be used only when:
When reporting on topics such as suicide, sexual assault, mental illness, or violence, we will:
Journalists must not:
Staff must disclose any personal, financial, or familial interests related to subjects they cover.
Journalists must:
Editorial and commercial content must remain clearly separate
Advertorials or native advertising must be explicitly labelled (e.g. "Partner Content", "Sponsored")
Sponsors have no influence over editorial content
Editorial integrity will not be compromised by commercial interests
Use of AI-generated or AI-assisted content must:
The Deltagram may use AI tools for internal purposes such as transcription, research assistance, or language support. These uses must:
AI will not replace editorial judgment or human accountability in any journalistic process.
The Deltagram may use open source intelligence (OSINT) techniques — including social media analysis, satellite imagery, metadata examination, and digital forensics — to verify facts and enhance investigative reporting. All such methods must adhere to the highest ethical standards, respecting privacy, legality, and accuracy.
Verification must be rigorous and transparent, with sources clearly cited unless there are safety or legal risks. Corroboration from a second source or speaking to involved individuals will be prioritised. Use of deceptive identities or digital manipulation is prohibited unless justified by overriding public interest and approved in advance by a senior editor. We are committed to being transparent about our methods where appropriate, and to correcting any errors found in open source findings.
Our reporting and newsroom practices reflect the diverse social, cultural, and linguistic fabric of Bangladesh.
We will:
Opinion content must be clearly distinguished from news reporting
Editorials reflect the institutional stance of The Deltagram
Columns reflect the views of the individual writer
All opinion content must remain factual, respectful, and free of defamatory or hateful language
During elections and politically sensitive periods, The Deltagram will:
Staff and contributors must:
We maintain a transparent and accessible complaints process:
We are committed to correcting mistakes transparently:
All editorial staff and contributors are encouraged to report any unethical, unlawful, or unsafe practices within the newsroom.
Editorial oversight is provided by:
This policy is reviewed annually, and any amendments must be formally approved.
This policy will be published publicly on our website
Annual ethics training is mandatory for all editorial staff and freelancers
A central record of ethical breaches or complaints will be maintained to monitor trends and ensure corrective action
Any matter that affects the rights, safety, welfare, or well-being of the public or a significant segment of society. Public curiosity alone does not justify public interest.
An editor with delegated decision-making authority over content, ethics approvals, or legal risk assessments.
A source whose identity is known to the newsroom but is withheld from publication to protect their safety, privacy, or livelihood.
Providing sufficient time and effort for an individual or institution to reply to allegations or criticisms before publication, unless urgent public interest overrides this.
A statement acknowledging and clarifying an error in a published piece. It should be visible, timely, and linked to the original content.
A formal withdrawal of published material found to be substantially false, unethical, or legally problematic, accompanied by an editorial explanation.
Text, images, audio, or video created wholly or partly by artificial intelligence tools, whether for editorial, illustrative, or assistive purposes.
Editorial content produced with the support of AI tools (e.g., transcription, summarisation, language enhancement), but ultimately reviewed and approved by human editors.
Publicly available information gathered and verified using digital tools and techniques, such as satellite imagery, social media posts, online databases, or metadata.
The alteration of images, video, or other content in a way that could mislead audiences, particularly when such alterations are not disclosed.
An individual within or connected to the organisation who reports misconduct, ethical breaches, or legal violations, and is protected from retaliation.
Paid content presented in the style of editorial content but clearly labelled as sponsored or partner content to maintain transparency.
Journalistic practices that minimise harm when reporting on victims or survivors of violence, trauma, or distress, following ethical and psychological best practices.
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