Kamal Ahmed Says Media Reform Momentum Lost as Mob Violence Emerges as New Threat
Veteran journalist and media analyst Kamal Ahmed has said that while journalists in Bangladesh now enjoy greater freedom to criticise the government following the July 2024 uprising, the country’s media sector is facing a new and more unpredictable threat in the form of organised mob violence.
Media Leaders Call for Unity to Protect Independent Journalism in Bangladesh
Independent journalism is important for the welfare of the country. In fact, the government itself benefits from it, because independent media institutions are the only ones that can speak the truth to the government. No one is opposed to anyone; everyone supports truthful journalism.
Media Convention Starts in the Capital
A media convention has begun in the capital to protest attacks on freedom of expression and democratic values, and to express a united stance in favor of independent, responsible, and courageous journalism.
Attacks on the Media Reflect a Serious Failure of Law Enforcement Agencies
Experts believe that the increasing violence against media outlets and journalists reflects a serious failure of the country’s law enforcement agencies. They say that recent attacks on various media organizations show that law enforcement agencies have failed to take effective action, which is having a negative impact on independent journalism and the free flow of information.
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.
None of Its Proposals Have Been Put Into Action, Expresses Frustration
The chair of the Media Reform Commission appointed by the interim government has publicly voiced deep frustration and disappointment, revealing that none of the commission’s recommendations have been enacted even nine months after they were submitted.
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.
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.