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.
Former National Press Club President Shawkat Mahmud Detained
Former president of the National Press Club and the Bangladesh Federal Union of Journalists (BFUJ), and Secretary General of Jonota Party Bangladesh, journalist Shawkat Mahmud, was detained on Sunday (7 December) by the Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police. He was detained from in front of his residence in the capital.
Study finds journalists expect rising threats ahead of Bangladesh’s upcoming elections
Journalists across Bangladesh fear heightened physical and digital threats ahead of the national election scheduled for February 2026, according to a new study by Digitally Right.
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.”
DB Detains and Questions Online Editor Mizanur Rahman Sohel for 10 Hours
Daily Bhorer Kagoj’s online chief, Mizanur Rahman Sohel, was taken to the Detective Branch (DB) office of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) late on Tuesday night (18 November). He was brought back home after 10 AM on Wednesday.
Press Freedom Violations Continue in Bangladesh Despite Creation of Monitoring Panel
Just days after the government formed a special panel to review complaints of harassment against journalists, Bangladesh’s Information and Broadcasting Ministry revoked the press accreditation of 59 journalists believed to support the ousted administration. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) urged the interim government not to use press accreditation as a tool of punishment, to stop politically motivated actions against journalists, and to focus on genuine reforms that promote press freedom.
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.
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.