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.

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.