Journalist Harassment in Bangladesh Far Higher Than TIB Reports
Over 1,000 journalists in Bangladesh have faced job loss, arrests, and attacks, far exceeding TIB’s reported 189 dismissals. Prominent reporters like Farzana Rupa, Shyamol Dutta, Mozammel Haque Babu, Shakil Ahmed, Shahriar Kabir, and Anis Alamgir have been detained, while mobs have seized media offices and unions, raising serious concerns over press freedom.
189 Journalists Sacked in 18 Months, Top-Level Changes at 29 Media Outlets: TIB
Concerns over shrinking media freedom and growing threats to journalists were highlighted at the launch of a research report at Transparency International Bangladesh’s (TIB) conference room in the capital on Monday (February 2). The report, titled “One and a Half Years After the Fall of Authoritarianism: Expectations and Achievements,” presented an alarming picture of the country’s media landscape.
Journalist Fatally Shot in Bangladesh During Political Unrest, PEC Seeks Thorough Inquiry
A journalist has been shot dead in Bangladesh during a period of heightened political tension, raising serious concerns about media safety and freedom of expression in the country.
Journalist Shot Dead in Khulna
Journalist Imdadul Haque Milon (45), president of the Sholua Press Club in Dumuria upazila of Khulna, was shot dead by assailants. Another person was injured in the incident.
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.
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