Journalist Anis Alamgir Shown Arrested in ACC Case Over Illegal Assets

The court has approved an application to show journalist Anis Alamgir arrested in a case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on charges of acquiring illegal assets. Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Md. Sabbir Fayez passed the order on Wednesday (January 28).

Journalists Face Growing Risks in Bangladesh, Freedom of Expression Taskforce Warns

Freedom of expression in Bangladesh is facing growing challenges, particularly for media professionals, as journalists across the country continue to encounter harassment, violence, false cases, and censorship without adequate avenues for accountability or justice, speakers said at a discussion in Dhaka on Monday.

10 Journalists Injured in Violent Attack in Narsingdi

At least 10 journalists were injured in a violent attack in the Madhabdi area of Narsingdi on Monday evening. The injured journalists are members of the Bangladesh Crime Reporters Association (CRAB) who were returning from their annual picnic with family members.

Kamal Ahmed Says Media Reform Momentum Lost as Mob Violence Emerges as New Threat

Veteran journalist and media analyst Kamal Ahmed has said that while journalists in Bangladesh now enjoy greater freedom to criticise the government following the July 2024 uprising, the country’s media sector is facing a new and more unpredictable threat in the form of organised mob violence.

HC Petition Challenges Constitutionality of Sedition Law

A Supreme Court lawyer on Tuesday filed a public interest litigation (PIL) writ petition before the High Court, challenging the constitutionality of Section 124A of the Penal Code, 1860, which relates to the offence of sedition.

Media Leaders Call for Unity to Protect Independent Journalism in Bangladesh

Independent journalism is important for the welfare of the country. In fact, the government itself benefits from it, because independent media institutions are the only ones that can speak the truth to the government. No one is opposed to anyone; everyone supports truthful journalism.

Media Convention Starts in the Capital

A media convention has begun in the capital to protest attacks on freedom of expression and democratic values, and to express a united stance in favor of independent, responsible, and courageous journalism.

Anti-Corruption Commission Takes Action Against Journalist Anis Alamgir

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has decided to file a case against senior journalist Anis Alamgir for ‘illegal asset acquisition and money laundering’.

Attacks on the Media Reflect a Serious Failure of Law Enforcement Agencies

Experts believe that the increasing violence against media outlets and journalists reflects a serious failure of the country’s law enforcement agencies. They say that recent attacks on various media organizations show that law enforcement agencies have failed to take effective action, which is having a negative impact on independent journalism and the free flow of information.

Journalist Fatally Shot in Bangladesh During Political Unrest, PEC Seeks Thorough Inquiry

A journalist has been shot dead in Bangladesh during a period of heightened political tension, raising serious concerns about media safety and freedom of expression in the country.