Dhaka, May 4 -- Bangladesh has fallen two places in press freedom compared to last year, indicating a significant downturn in the country's media landscape, as per the 2024 World Press Freedom Index released by Reporters Without Borders.

Bangladesh now ranks 165th out of 180 countries with a score of 27.64. In South Asia, only Afghanistan ranks lower in terms of media freedom, while other countries including India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Nepal, and Bhutan are ahead.

Last year, Bangladesh ranked 163rd with a score of 35.31, showing a progressive decline from 2022's 36.63 (162nd place) and 2021's 50.29 (152nd place).

Meanwhile, Norway continues to lead the global index with a score of 91.89, followed by Denmark, Sweden, the Nethe...