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.
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.
Afghan Journalists Report Restricted and Delayed Access to Information
Several journalists in Kabul have raised concerns about limited and delayed access to information, citing challenges such as the absence of a media law, economic difficulties, and delays in receiving updates.
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.
Human Rights Bodies Raise Alarm Over Eroding Democratic Space in Bangladesh
Global human rights organisations have voiced grave concern over what they describe as an alarming deterioration of the rule of law in Bangladesh, citing the targeting of politicians, activists, major media outlets, and cultural institutions amid rising political tensions ahead of the 2026 national election.
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.
Nationwide protests continue condemning attacks on media, cultural groups
Protests were held in Dhaka and different parts of the country, with demonstrators demanding immediate punishment of those responsible for harassing New Age editor and Editors’ Council president Nurul Kabir.
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.