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Violence against journalists must end

THE assault on four journalists near the deputy commissioner’s office in Shariatpur by miscreants is alarming. The attack, reportedly in retaliation for news exposing medical negligence in a local hospital, highlights the growing hostility towards the press and the lack of security of journalists, especially those who work in districts. Witnesses say that...

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Press freedom under threat, says NOAB

The Newspaper Owners’ Association of Bangladesh on Monday expressed deep concern over recent sit-ins and vandalism outside the offices of The Daily Star and Prothom Alo in Karwan Bazar of Dhaka...

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Law Reporters Forum condemns blanket cases against journalists

The Law Reporters Forum (LRF), a platform for journalists covering law, justice and human rights, on Sunday condemned the increasing practice of filing unfounded cases against journalists, characterising it as a serious violation of the rule of law and a direct assault on freedom of expression.

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Govt’s commitment to press freedom rings hollow

THE government’s commitment to protect press freedom rings hollow as attacks on journalists have continued and journalists are made to work in an environment of growing threat, fear and insecurity. Ain O Salish Kendra recorded 94 incidents of torture...

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Attacks on journalists increase in Bangladesh

Ruling party people, government employees, powerful quarters, and organised crime gangs are allegedly behind various kinds of attacks—physical, cyber, and...

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A free press is not a choice, but a necessity: Guterres 

United Nations secretary general Antonio Guterres has called on governments, the private sector and civil society to join them in reaffirming their commitment to safeguarding press freedom and the rights of journalists and media professionals around the world.....

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