Editorial Policy

An Editorial Policy is the backbone of any journalistic entity. For a publication like Amaderkotha, which serves a specific diaspora community in Adelaide while covering global and local news, the policy must balance professional integrity with community sensitivity.

Amaderkotha Editorial Policy

Effective Date: March 2026

  1. Core Mission

The mission of Amaderkotha is to provide accurate, fair, and independent news to the Bangla-speaking community in Adelaide and beyond. We aim to be a bridge between the South Australian lifestyle and Bengali heritage, fostering informed dialogue and community engagement.

  1. Accuracy and Fact-Checking
  • Verification: We strive to verify all facts before publication. We do not publish rumors or unverified social media reports as news.
  • Primary Sources: Whenever possible, journalists should seek information from primary sources, official documents, and direct interviews.
  • Corrections: If a factual error is made, Amaderkotha is committed to correcting it promptly and transparently. Corrections will be noted at the top or bottom of the digital article.
  1. Independence and Impartiality
  • Conflict of Interest: Our staff and contributors must avoid any conflict of interest that could compromise their professional integrity. This includes financial, political, or personal ties to the subjects they cover.
  • Political Neutrality: Amaderkotha does not align itself with any political party, either in Australia or internationally. We provide a platform for diverse viewpoints, provided they are expressed respectfully.
  • Sponsored Content: Any content paid for by an advertiser or sponsor must be clearly labeled as “Sponsored Content,” “Advertisement,” or “Paid Post” to distinguish it from independent editorial work.
  1. Fairness and Respect
  • Right of Reply: When a story makes a serious allegation against an individual or organization, we will make a reasonable effort to reach out for their comment before publication.
  • Harm and Offense: We avoid language or imagery that incites hatred, discrimination, or violence based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.
  • Privacy: We respect the privacy of individuals, particularly in cases involving grief, shock, or children, unless there is a clear and overriding public interest.
  1. Community Standards (Adelaide & Global)
  • Cultural Sensitivity: As a Bangla publication, we respect the traditions and values of our community while upholding the democratic laws and social standards of South Australia.
  • User-Generated Content: Comments on our website and social media pages are moderated. We reserve the right to remove comments that contain profanity, personal attacks, or misinformation.
  1. Plagiarism and Originality
  • Originality: All content must be original or used with explicit permission/proper attribution.
  • Plagiarism: Amaderkotha has a zero-tolerance policy for plagiarism. Using AI-generated content without human oversight and fact-checking is also prohibited to maintain the human voice of the community.
  1. Legal Compliance

Amaderkotha operates under the laws of South Australia and the Commonwealth of Australia. This includes adhering to:

  • Defamation laws.
  • Copyright and Intellectual Property laws.
  • Court suppression orders.

Editorial Governance

The Editor-in-Chief holds the final authority on all editorial decisions. If a community member feels a story has breached these standards, they are encouraged to contact the editorial board at [news.amaderkotha.au@gmail.com].