Amnesty Demands Immediate Release of Journalist Anis Alamgir
UK-based international human rights organization Amnesty International has called for the immediate release of senior journalist Anis Alamgir, who was arrested under the Anti-Terrorism Act. The organization said that using anti-terrorism laws to target individuals for exercising freedom of expression is part of a worrying trend.
CPJ Demands Release of Detained Journalist Anis Alamgir
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called for the immediate and unconditional release of senior journalist Anis Alamgir, who was recently detained and later shown as arrested under Bangladesh’s Anti-Terrorism Act.
PEN Bangladesh Condemns Unlawful Arrest of Journalist Anis Alamgir
PEN Bangladesh has strongly condemned the arrest and continued detention of senior journalist Anis Alamgir, describing the incident as a grave violation of press freedom, due process, and the fundamental right to freedom of expression.
Editors’ Council and DRU Strongly Condemn the Filing of an Anti-Terrorism Act Case Against Anis Alamgir
The Editors’ Council has strongly condemned the filing of a case under the Anti-Terrorism Act and the arrest of senior journalist Anis Alamgir after he was summoned to the Dhaka Metropolitan Detective Branch (DB) office without any specific allegation. At the same time, the Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) has expressed deep concern. Both organizations view the incident as a serious threat to media freedom.
If Yunus wants, he can turn the entire country into a prison: Anis Alamgir in court
Journalist Anis Alamgir, who was arrested in a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act at Uttara West Police Station in the capital, was produced before the court on Monday (December 15) at 5:30 pm. During the remand hearing, he told the court, “Those who want to turn me into a slave of a particular party—that is their problem.”
Journalist Anis Alamgir Taken to DB Office for ‘Questioning’
Senior journalist Anis Alamgir has been taken to the Detective Branch (DB) office for questioning.
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.
Journalist Attacked by Osman Hadi’s Supporters at Dhaka Medical College Hospital
A journalist was attacked by supporters of Sharif Osman Hadi while gathering news at Dhaka Medical College Hospital. The journalist’s name is Rifat Risan. He is the Dhaka University (DU) correspondent of the private television channel Channel One.
Journalist Shawkat Mahmud Placed on Five-Day Remand
The court has granted a five-day remand for Shawkat Mahmud, former president of the National Press Club and secretary general of Janata Party Bangladesh. Yesterday, after a hearing in a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act at Ramna Model Police Station, Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Fahmida Khandaker Anna issued the order.
TIB reports 1,073 journalists subjected to repression in a single year
At least 1,073 journalists across Bangladesh experienced various forms of repression in 476 incidents between August 5, 2024, and November 1, 2025.