Bangladeshi Journalists in London Condemn Attacks on Media Outlets Back Home

Bangladeshi community journalists and members of the diaspora in London have strongly condemned recent attacks on media outlets in Bangladesh, describing them as a serious threat to press freedom and democratic values.

They Wanted to Burn and Kill in a Medieval Manner: Nurul Kabir

Nurul Kabir, President of the Executive Committee of the Editors’ Council and editor of New Age, commented that the attacks on the offices of Prothom Alo and The Daily Star were carried out in a medieval manner. He himself was also a victim of harassment on the day of the incident.

Indian Press Club slams attacks targeting Bangladeshi journalists and media

The Press Club of India (PCI) has voiced serious concern and strongly condemned the recent incidents of violence, vandalism and arson targeting the offices of Bangladeshi newspapers Prothom Alo and The Daily Star, as well as the harassment of senior journalist Nurul Kabir, president of the Editors’ Council and editor of New Age.

Nationwide protests continue condemning attacks on media, cultural groups

Protests were held in Dhaka and different parts of the country, with demonstrators demanding immediate punishment of those responsible for harassing New Age editor and Editors’ Council president Nurul Kabir.

Journalist Shot Dead in Khulna

Journalist Imdadul Haque Milon (45), president of the Sholua Press Club in Dumuria upazila of Khulna, was shot dead by assailants. Another person was injured in the incident.

Attack, Vandalism, and Arson at the Offices of Prothom Alo and The Daily Star

An incident of attack, vandalism, and arson has taken place at the offices of Daily Prothom Alo and The Daily Star, located at Kawran Bazar in the capital.

CPJ Demands Release of Detained Journalist Anis Alamgir

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called for the immediate and unconditional release of senior journalist Anis Alamgir, who was recently detained and later shown as arrested under Bangladesh’s Anti-Terrorism Act.

PEN Bangladesh Condemns Unlawful Arrest of Journalist Anis Alamgir

PEN Bangladesh has strongly condemned the arrest and continued detention of senior journalist Anis Alamgir, describing the incident as a grave violation of press freedom, due process, and the fundamental right to freedom of expression.

Editors’ Council and DRU Strongly Condemn the Filing of an Anti-Terrorism Act Case Against Anis Alamgir

The Editors’ Council has strongly condemned the filing of a case under the Anti-Terrorism Act and the arrest of senior journalist Anis Alamgir after he was summoned to the Dhaka Metropolitan Detective Branch (DB) office without any specific allegation. At the same time, the Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) has expressed deep concern. Both organizations view the incident as a serious threat to media freedom.

If Yunus wants, he can turn the entire country into a prison: Anis Alamgir in court

Journalist Anis Alamgir, who was arrested in a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act at Uttara West Police Station in the capital, was produced before the court on Monday (December 15) at 5:30 pm. During the remand hearing, he told the court, “Those who want to turn me into a slave of a particular party—that is their problem.”