Bangladesh Leads Asia-Pacific in Imprisoning Journalists

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) told Alap that Bangladesh ranks highest in the Asia-Pacific region in terms of imprisoning journalists.

Bangladesh Drops Three Spots in 2026 Press Freedom Rankings

Bangladesh has dropped three places in the Media Freedom Index this year. Out of 180 countries, Bangladesh now ranks 152nd, down from 149th last year.

Rules Trump-Era Shutdown Unlawful Federal Court Orders Reopening of Voice of America

A federal court in the United States has ordered the reopening of the international broadcaster “Voice of America” (VOA), which had been shut down by the administration of former President Donald Trump. The court ruled that the way the outlet was closed was unlawful. It also ordered that journalists who lost their jobs be reinstated. This was reported by BBC Online.

BNN Asia Report Says Bangladesh Media Faced Risky Conditions in Jan–Feb

BNN Asia, an independent watchdog that advocates for press freedom and the safety of journalists across Asia, has reported that the environment for newspapers and journalists in Bangladesh remained tense and risky during January and February 2026.

When Will the Imprisoned Journalists Be Released?

The Commonwealth Journalists Association (CJA) has called on the government of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) to release journalists who were arrested during the tenure of the interim government. In a recent statement, the organization said, “We demand the immediate release of journalists who have been in prison for more than a year on various false charges, including murder, which violate fundamental rights.”

Prolonged Detention of Journalists Sparks Press Freedom Concerns in Bangladesh

Concerns over press freedom in Bangladesh have intensified as several journalists remain in prolonged detention following the fall of the Awami League government on 5 August 2024. Repeated court decisions denying bail have sparked debate among media professionals, rights groups and legal experts about the treatment of journalists and the state of media freedom in the country.

Editors' Council Statement Demand for Withdrawal of ‘False and Harassing’ Cases Against Journalists

The Editors' Council has demanded the swift withdrawal of false and harassing cases filed against journalists since 5 August 2024. The call was made in a statement signed on Wednesday by Council President Nurul Kabir and General Secretary Dewan Hanif Mahmud.

DUJ Human Chain at National Press Club Demanding Return of Office

At the premises of the National Press Club in the capital, a faction of the Dhaka Union of Journalists (DUJ) formed a human chain demanding that their office be reopened. At the program held on Saturday (February 21) morning, the organization’s President Sajjadul Alam Khan Topu, General Secretary Akhtar Hossain, former President Abu Zafar Surya, and Amjad Hossain, among other leaders, spoke.

Journalist Salim Samad Passes Away

Investigative journalist Salim Samad has died after battling cancer for a long time; he was 74 years old.

From Anis Alamgir to Farzana Rupa: Growing Alarm Over Journalist Arrests

Journalist Anis Alamgir was taken into custody by the Detective Branch (DB) for questioning, and within hours a case was filed against him by an individual, accusing him of “conspiring to destabilize the state.”