Former National Press Club President Shawkat Mahmud Detained

Former president of the National Press Club and the Bangladesh Federal Union of Journalists (BFUJ), and Secretary General of Jonota Party Bangladesh, journalist Shawkat Mahmud, was detained on Sunday (7 December) by the Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police. He was detained from in front of his residence in the capital.

Study finds journalists expect rising threats ahead of Bangladesh’s upcoming elections

Journalists across Bangladesh fear heightened physical and digital threats ahead of the national election scheduled for February 2026, according to a new study by Digitally Right.

Bangladesh’s Digital Security Act Threatens Press Freedom Ahead of Elections

A recent analysis of Bangladesh’s Digital Security Act (DSA) highlights its severe impact on press freedom, offering critical lessons as the country approaches upcoming elections. The study reviewed hundreds of cases filed under the DSA, affecting dozens of journalists, and included interviews with those directly impacted.

Public Death Threats Target Journalist Manjurul Alam Panna

Journalist Manjurul Alam Panna has alleged that he is being publicly threatened with murder. Today, Friday, at 11:18 a.m., he made this allegation in a post on his personal Facebook account. In a one-sentence post, he wrote, “I am being publicly threatened with murder.”

DB Detains and Questions Online Editor Mizanur Rahman Sohel for 10 Hours

Daily Bhorer Kagoj’s online chief, Mizanur Rahman Sohel, was taken to the Detective Branch (DB) office of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) late on Tuesday night (18 November). He was brought back home after 10 AM on Wednesday.

Dhaka and Copenhagen Strengthen Cooperation on Human Rights and Civil Society Reform

Bangladesh and Denmark have strengthened their partnership to promote human rights and empower civil society. Denmark has pledged DKK 25 million (approximately Tk 420 million) to support a three-year collaboration with Bangladeshi institutions aimed at advancing freedom of expression, justice, and social inclusion.

Press Freedom Violations Continue in Bangladesh Despite Creation of Monitoring Panel

Just days after the government formed a special panel to review complaints of harassment against journalists, Bangladesh’s Information and Broadcasting Ministry revoked the press accreditation of 59 journalists believed to support the ousted administration. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) urged the interim government not to use press accreditation as a tool of punishment, to stop politically motivated actions against journalists, and to focus on genuine reforms that promote press freedom.

Extremists Threaten Bangladesh Journalist Over Anti-Hindu Reports

In a disturbing escalation of threats against press freedom, Bangladeshi journalist Trina Roy Choudhury has reportedly faced public death and gang-rape threats from Islamist extremists following her investigative reports exposing violence against the Hindu minority community.

13 Nations Urge Bangladesh to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists

The diplomatic network of the Media Freedom Coalition in Bangladesh issued a joint statement on the occasion of the 11th International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists.

Ending Impunity for Crimes against Journalists Press freedom cannot survive when power goes unchecked.

Each year on November 2, the global community observes the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists — a reminder of the dangers faced by those who risk their lives to tell the truth. Yet, despite growing awareness, journalists around the world continue to be harassed, attacked, and killed simply for doing their jobs.