Journalists, students injured in ‘anti-drug’ operation by Bangladesh Police
Dhaka, Feb 24 (IANS) Several journalists, Dhaka University (DU) students and one police personnel were injured during an “anti-drug” operation at Suhrawardy Udyan, local media reported on Tuesday. The operation on Monday evening was conducted by Ramna Zone of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), during which seven to eight people were detained, and around 60 […]
Bangladesh: Journalists protest against attacks on offices of media outlets
Dhaka, Dec 21 (IANS) Journalists in Bangladesh held protests against arson attacks and vandalism at the offices of media outlets Prothom Alo and The Daily Star, calling for immediate arrest and punishment for those involved in the attack. They warned that continued impunity would pose a threat to press freedom and public safety, local media […]
Global grouping slams attacks on journalists, media outlets in Bangladesh
Dhaka, Dec 19 (IANS) The Media Freedom Coalition (MFC) – a partnership of over 50 countries from six continents working together to advocate for media freedom and the safety of journalists all over the world – has severely criticised the attacks carried out against journalists, editors, and media houses across Bangladesh. The strong criticism came […]
