At Businesstimes-bd, we are committed to responsible, independent, and accurate journalism. Our editorial standards are designed to ensure credibility, transparency, and public trust in all content we publish.
Businesstimes-bd operates with full editorial independence. Our editorial decisions are not influenced by political parties, government authorities, advertisers, sponsors, or any external interests. Content is selected and published based solely on newsworthiness, public interest, and factual importance.
Accuracy is a fundamental principle of our journalism.
We strive to verify information before publication.
Facts, figures, names, dates, and quotes are checked carefully.
When reporting developing stories, we clearly indicate when information is preliminary.
We aim to present news fairly and impartially, ensuring that different viewpoints are represented when relevant.
We rely on credible sources, including official statements, on-the-ground reporting, documents, and eyewitness accounts.
Anonymous sources are used only when necessary and when the information is in the public interest.
Rumors, unverified claims, and misinformation are not published as facts
Businesstimes-bd prioritizes original journalism.
Our reporters write content in their own words.
We do not copy or republish content from other news organizations without proper permission and attribution.
Aggregated information is clearly identified and supplemented with original context or reporting.
Separation of News and Opinion
News articles are written objectively and are fact-based.
Opinion pieces, analysis, and commentary are clearly labeled and separated from news reporting.
Personal opinions of writers do not influence factual news coverage.
Corrections and Updates
We acknowledge that mistakes can occur.
Errors are corrected promptly and transparently.
Significant corrections are clearly noted in the article.
Updates are added when new information becomes available.
(Please refer to our Correction Policy for more details.)
Businesstimes-bd follows ethical journalism practices, including:
Respect for privacy, especially involving minors and vulnerable individuals
Avoidance of hate speech, discrimination, and inflammatory language
Responsible reporting on crime, conflict, and sensitive issues
AI tools may be used to assist with research, grammar, or workflow efficiency. However:
All content is reviewed and approved by human editors.
Final editorial responsibility remains with Businesstimes-bd’s editorial team.
AI-generated content is not published without human oversight.
Accountability and Transparency
We believe transparency strengthens trust.
Every article includes a clear author byline.
Editorial policies are publicly accessible.
Readers are encouraged to contact us with feedback or concerns through our official channels.
Our mission is to serve the public interest by providing timely, accurate, and relevant news, particularly focused on Bangladesh and issues that affect our readers’ daily lives.
Businesstimes-bd remains committed to upholding the highest standards of journalism and continuously improving our editorial practices.
