Amnesty Flags Abuse of Anti-Terror Laws Targeting Journalists in Bangladesh
Human rights organization Amnesty International has raised concerns over the misuse of anti-terror laws in Bangladesh, particularly against journalists, ahead of the country’s upcoming February 12 elections.
Journalists Face Growing Risks in Bangladesh, Freedom of Expression Taskforce Warns
Freedom of expression in Bangladesh is facing growing challenges, particularly for media professionals, as journalists across the country continue to encounter harassment, violence, false cases, and censorship without adequate avenues for accountability or justice, speakers said at a discussion in Dhaka on Monday.
10 Journalists Injured in Violent Attack in Narsingdi
At least 10 journalists were injured in a violent attack in the Madhabdi area of Narsingdi on Monday evening. The injured journalists are members of the Bangladesh Crime Reporters Association (CRAB) who were returning from their annual picnic with family members.
Anti-Corruption Commission Takes Action Against Journalist Anis Alamgir
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has decided to file a case against senior journalist Anis Alamgir for ‘illegal asset acquisition and money laundering’.
Journalists Barred from Entering Appellate Division Courtroom Without Prior Notice
Journalists are being barred from entering the Appellate Division courtroom of the Supreme Court without any prior notice.
Violence Against Journalists Soars in 2025: 381 Targeted, Three Killed, Major Media Houses Attacked
This year, 381 journalists have been subjected to violence and harassment. During this period, three journalists were killed by criminals, and the bodies of four others were mysteriously recovered from different parts of the country.
Death Threats Now Common for Journalists in Dhaka, Reporters Say
Journalists in Bangladesh say the freedom to report independently is rapidly diminishing as the country approaches its national elections in February 2026. Reporters describe an atmosphere of fear marked by death threats, online surveillance, and intimidation, which intensified following violent attacks on two of the nation’s largest media outlets.
Bangladesh Journalists Face Growing Threats for Doing Their Job
Bangladeshi journalists say they are working under extreme fear and pressure as threats against the media continue to rise. Many reporters claim they are being targeted simply for doing their professional duty, facing harassment, intimidation, and even death threats.
Bangladeshi Journalists in London Condemn Attacks on Media Outlets Back Home
Bangladeshi community journalists and members of the diaspora in London have strongly condemned recent attacks on media outlets in Bangladesh, describing them as a serious threat to press freedom and democratic values.
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.