Bangladesh Drops Proposal for Independent Media Commission in New Draft Ordinance

A draft ordinance prepared by the Information Ministry has excluded all references to an independent media commission, despite earlier recommendations from the Media Reform Commission that proposed its creation to ensure greater press freedom and accountability.

Journalist Safety Takes Center Stage at 10th CJEN Annual Conference in Dhaka

The two-day 10th Annual Conference of the Communication and Journalism Educators’ Network (CJEN), Bangladesh, concluded in Dhaka on Saturday, emphasizing the urgent need to ensure journalists’ safety and security as the foundation for promoting ethical journalism in the country.

BNP Activists Assault Journalist Inside Khaleda Zia’s Gulshan Office in Dhaka

In a troubling incident highlighting ongoing attacks on journalists in Bangladesh, a reporter was physically assaulted by activists of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) inside the party chairperson Khaleda Zia’s Gulshan office in Dhaka, local media sources reported.

Journalist Brutally Attacked During Puja in Sitakunda Over Alleged Awami League Ties

In Sitakunda, a mob allegedly linked to local BNP and Jamaat-Shibir activists attacked a journalist while he was offering prayers at a Hindu festival, labeling him an “Awami League associate.”

Press Freedom Under Threat: BJIM Decries Violence Against Journalists

Bangladeshi Journalists in International Media (BJIM) has expressed serious concern over a series of violent assaults and threats targeting journalists across various districts in Bangladesh. According to a statement issued yesterday, the attacks allegedly involve local miscreants, charity owners, and even members of law enforcement agencies.

Media Reform: Govt Must Explain Delay, Says Commission Chief

Kamal Ahmed, head of the Media Reform Commission, on Sunday urged the government to clarify why it has not yet implemented the commission’s recommendations, even five months after submission.

Bangladesh at a Crossroads How July 2024 Marked the Fall of Democracy and Press Freedom

July 2024 will be remembered as a dark chapter in the history of Bangladesh. The group that called itself the “July Warriors” did not merely seize power—they pushed the country’s democratic progress into a grave. Since the unlawful takeover, the state has ceased to serve the people and instead turned into a tool of repression.

Journalist Hayat Uddin Killed in Attack by Miscreants in Bagerhat

Journalist and political activist ASM Hayat Uddin (42), a staff reporter for the local daily newspaper Bhorer Chetna, was Killed in Attack by Miscreants in Bagerhat. The tragic incident took place on Friday evening (October 3) in the Harikhali area of the municipal town.

CJA Report Highlights Alarming Repression Crisis Point for Media Freedom in Bangladesh

The Commonwealth Journalists Association (CJA) has sounded the alarm over a “crisis point” for press freedom in Bangladesh, citing mass arrests, fabricated charges, and harassment of journalists under the interim administration of Mohammad Yunus.

Silenced by Fear Journalists in Bangladesh Under Siege

On August 22, 2025, the body of senior journalist Bibhu Ranjan Sarkar, 71, was found floating in the Meghna River in Munshiganj District. A widely respected columnist and the Senior Assistant Editor of Ajker Patrika, Sarkar had been a vocal advocate for secular democracy and press freedom.