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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
Interim Government Plans Tk10,000 Monthly Allowance for Elderly Journalists
The Bangladesh interim government plans to offer Tk10,000 monthly allowances to journalists aged over 65 with low income. The scheme will start with divisional and district journalists.
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.