Bangladesh Leads Asia-Pacific in Imprisoning Journalists
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) told Alap that Bangladesh ranks highest in the Asia-Pacific region in terms of imprisoning journalists.
Ban on Awami League activities “undemocratic”: 101 journalists statement
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has passed a law in parliament banning the activities of the Bangladesh Awami League. However, banning the activities of a political party through legal means is contrary to democratic practice. In protest against this development, 101 journalists have issued a statement.
When Will the Imprisoned Journalists Be Released?
The Commonwealth Journalists Association (CJA) has called on the government of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) to release journalists who were arrested during the tenure of the interim government. In a recent statement, the organization said, “We demand the immediate release of journalists who have been in prison for more than a year on various false charges, including murder, which violate fundamental rights.”
Prolonged Detention of Journalists Sparks Press Freedom Concerns in Bangladesh
Concerns over press freedom in Bangladesh have intensified as several journalists remain in prolonged detention following the fall of the Awami League government on 5 August 2024. Repeated court decisions denying bail have sparked debate among media professionals, rights groups and legal experts about the treatment of journalists and the state of media freedom in the country.
Demand for Withdrawal of ‘False and Harassing’ Cases Against Journalists
The Editors' Council has demanded the swift withdrawal of false and harassing cases filed against journalists since 5 August 2024. The call was made in a statement signed on Wednesday by Council President Nurul Kabir and General Secretary Dewan Hanif Mahmud.
DUJ Human Chain at National Press Club Demanding Return of Office
At the premises of the National Press Club in the capital, a faction of the Dhaka Union of Journalists (DUJ) formed a human chain demanding that their office be reopened. At the program held on Saturday (February 21) morning, the organization’s President Sajjadul Alam Khan Topu, General Secretary Akhtar Hossain, former President Abu Zafar Surya, and Amjad Hossain, among other leaders, spoke.
Journalist Salim Samad Passes Away
Investigative journalist Salim Samad has died after battling cancer for a long time; he was 74 years old.
From Anis Alamgir to Farzana Rupa: Growing Alarm Over Journalist Arrests
Journalist Anis Alamgir was taken into custody by the Detective Branch (DB) for questioning, and within hours a case was filed against him by an individual, accusing him of “conspiring to destabilize the state.”
Election Uncertainty Grows as IPI Calls for Media Freedom and Journalist Safety
International media watchdog organisation the International Press Institute (IPI) has called for ensuring media freedom and the safety of journalists ahead of Bangladesh’s upcoming national parliamentary election. The organisation has issued a warning to political parties, the interim government and election-related authorities to ensure an environment where journalists can work freely and safely. According to IPI, a free and impartial election is not possible without a free media.
135 Journalists Call for Immediate Suspension of One-Sided Parliamentary Election
A group of 135 journalists working across national and international media outlets has expressed serious concern over the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary election in Bangladesh, saying it risks being one-sided due to the absence of major political parties, including the Awami League. They warned that the results may not be fully accepted domestically or internationally.