Four Including Journalist Anis Alamgir and Actress Meher Afroz Shawon Accused Under Anti-Terrorism Law
A complaint has been filed at a police station under the Anti-Terrorism Act against four individuals, including journalist Anis Alamgir and actress Meher Afroz Shawon. The complaint has not yet been registered as a formal case at the police station.
Intellectual Killings and the Razakar Issue in the Accounts of Two Defeated Generals
The victims’ hands were tied behind their backs. The number was 125. Some bore bayonet wounds on their bodies, some showed signs of strangulation, and some were killed by gunfire. The location was a field on the outskirts of Dhaka city.
TIB Raises Concern Over Fundamental Amendments to NHRC Ordinance
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has alleged that the recently introduced fundamental changes to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Ordinance 2025 have effectively placed the formation of the commission under direct bureaucratic control, severely undermining its independence from government influence.
Attack and Vandalism at Baul Music Gathering in Sherpur
An atmosphere of fear prevails among local residents following an attack and vandalism at a Baul music gathering in Ganevruyapara village of Pakuria Union in Sherpur Sadar Upazila. The Baul music programme, organised in a freshly harvested paddy field beside the house of Shamim Driver at around 11:00 pm on Thursday night, was abruptly brought to a halt after coming under sudden attack. Even two days after the incident, the area has not returned to normal.
Chhatra Dal–Shibir Clash in Pabna Over Calling Ghulam Azam and Nizami ‘Patriots’
Activists of Chhatra Dal created a commotion at a Martyred Intellectuals Day programme in Pabna, protesting remarks that described Ghulam Azam and Maulana Matiur Rahman Nizami as “sun sons and patriots” of the country in the Great War of Independence. The incident took place on Sunday (December 14) in the morning at the Abdus Sattar Auditorium of Government Edward College.
Journalist Anis Alamgir Taken to DB Office for ‘Questioning’
Senior journalist Anis Alamgir has been taken to the Detective Branch (DB) office for questioning.
Government Acts on None of the Media Reform Commission’s 100+ Proposals, Kamal Ahmed Claims
None of the proposals submitted by the Media Reform Commission have been implemented so far, nor has the government taken any visible initiative to act on its recommendations, said Media Reform Commission Chief Kamal Ahmed on Saturday (14 December).
Attack on Journalists, Cameras Vandalized at the Martyred Intellectuals Memorial
It has been alleged that six journalists were injured in an attack carried out by activists and supporters of the Swechchhasebak Dal at the Martyred Intellectuals Memorial in Mirpur, the capital. Cameras were also vandalized during the incident.
Dhaka University Film Society’s “Smritir Bijoy 2025” Program
Ahead of Martyred Intellectuals Day and Victory Day, as in every year, Dhaka University Film Society has once again organized a three-day event titled “Smritir Bijoy 2025.” The organization disclosed this information through an invitation letter on Friday.
The Nation Remembers Martyred Intellectuals with Deep Respect
Knowing that defeat was inevitable in 1971, the Pakistani forces, with the assistance of their collaborators, killed the nation’s brilliant sons—the martyred intellectuals—whom the nation is remembering today with deep respect.