Violence Against Journalists Soars in 2025: 381 Targeted, Three Killed, Major Media Houses Attacked

This year, 381 journalists have been subjected to violence and harassment. During this period, three journalists were killed by criminals, and the bodies of four others were mysteriously recovered from different parts of the country.

Media Reform Commission Leader Says None of Its Proposals Have Been Put Into Action, Expresses Frustration

The chair of the Media Reform Commission appointed by the interim government has publicly voiced deep frustration and disappointment, revealing that none of the commission’s recommendations have been enacted even nine months after they were submitted.

Death Threats Now Common for Journalists in Dhaka, Reporters Say

Journalists in Bangladesh say the freedom to report independently is rapidly diminishing as the country approaches its national elections in February 2026. Reporters describe an atmosphere of fear marked by death threats, online surveillance, and intimidation, which intensified following violent attacks on two of the nation’s largest media outlets.

Bangladesh Journalists Face Growing Threats for Doing Their Job

Bangladeshi journalists say they are working under extreme fear and pressure as threats against the media continue to rise. Many reporters claim they are being targeted simply for doing their professional duty, facing harassment, intimidation, and even death threats.

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.