Four Including Journalist Anis Alamgir and Actress Meher Afroz Shawon Accused Under Anti-Terrorism Law

A complaint has been filed at a police station under the Anti-Terrorism Act against four individuals, including journalist Anis Alamgir and actress Meher Afroz Shawon. The complaint has not yet been registered as a formal case at the police station.

Journalist Anis Alamgir Taken to DB Office for ‘Questioning’

Senior journalist Anis Alamgir has been taken to the Detective Branch (DB) office for questioning.

Government Acts on None of the Media Reform Commission’s 100+ Proposals, Kamal Ahmed Claims

None of the proposals submitted by the Media Reform Commission have been implemented so far, nor has the government taken any visible initiative to act on its recommendations, said Media Reform Commission Chief Kamal Ahmed on Saturday (14 December).

Attack on Journalists, Cameras Vandalized at the Martyred Intellectuals Memorial

It has been alleged that six journalists were injured in an attack carried out by activists and supporters of the Swechchhasebak Dal at the Martyred Intellectuals Memorial in Mirpur, the capital. Cameras were also vandalized during the incident.

Journalist Attacked by Osman Hadi’s Supporters at Dhaka Medical College Hospital

A journalist was attacked by supporters of Sharif Osman Hadi while gathering news at Dhaka Medical College Hospital. The journalist’s name is Rifat Risan. He is the Dhaka University (DU) correspondent of the private television channel Channel One.

Journalist Shawkat Mahmud Placed on Five-Day Remand

The court has granted a five-day remand for Shawkat Mahmud, former president of the National Press Club and secretary general of Janata Party Bangladesh. Yesterday, after a hearing in a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act at Ramna Model Police Station, Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Fahmida Khandaker Anna issued the order.

TIB reports 1,073 journalists subjected to repression in a single year

At least 1,073 journalists across Bangladesh experienced various forms of repression in 476 incidents between August 5, 2024, and November 1, 2025.

Crackdown on satire is an attack on free expression, says ARTICLE 19

ARTICLE 19, an international human rights organisation, has strongly condemned the filing of a criminal case against 18 individuals, the satirical platform Earki, and at least 15 Facebook pages over allegations of “cyber harassment.”

CPJ Letter Urges Muhammad Yunus to Secure Release of Imprisoned Journalists

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has urged Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government, to take steps to secure the release of imprisoned journalists in the country. The nonprofit international organization working to protect journalists’ rights made the appeal in a letter addressed to Muhammad Yunus. The letter has been published on the CPJ website.

Journalist Assaulted and Arrested in Late-Night Police Raid

Police in Tangail’s Kalihati upazila have been accused of breaking into a journalist’s home in the middle of the night, assaulting him, and arresting him in a false case following the publication of a news report. On Sunday (7 December) afternoon, journalist Jahangir Alam was sent to jail through the court.