Freedom of expression curtailed as deadly student protests rock Bangladesh
For five days, the government imposed an internet blackout spurring misinformation and questions about the situation on the ground.
Bangladesh: PEN International condemns violence and calls for protection of journalists as protests escalate
Authorities ordered the indefinite closure of all universities, and there are reports of internet and cellular shutdowns being imposed across the country.
At least 27 Bangladeshi journalists attacked, harassed while covering political rallies
At least 27 journalists who covered rallies on 28 October in Bangladesh were attacked by supporters of the main opposition party, members of the ruling party, and police forces.
Groups call on Bangladesh to dismiss Digital Security Act cases over freedom of expression
IFEX joined several groups in urging Bangladeshi authorities to stop the harassment of journalist Adhora Yeasmean and other members of the media who are facing prosecution under the repressive Digital Security Act.
Journalists attacked during Bangladeshi protests, others accused of attacking police
Four journalists are facing up to 15 years in prison on police charges of taking part in a protest that turned violent on 15 August.
Bangladesh to replace draconian Digital Security Act with new law
The Committee to Protect Journalists urged the government to ensure that journalists are fully consulted in drafting the new Cyber Security Act and that it complies with international human rights laws.
Bangladesh: Second journalist killed this year
Golam Rabbani Nadim was attacked and beaten by a large group of individuals on the night of 14 June, while on his way home from work.
Stop legal harassment of journalists in Bangladesh
IFEX joins ARTICLE 19 and Free Press Unlimited in calling on the authorities in Bangladesh to stop the legal harassment of ‘Prothom Alo’ journalists and end the broader crackdown on press freedom.
Police assault at least 9 Bangladeshi journalists covering Supreme Court Bar Association elections
Police assaulted at least nine journalists on the court’s premises in the capital city of Dhaka after clashes broke out between lawyers supporting the ruling Awami League party and the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party.
Bangladeshi journalist Shamsuzzaman Shams arrested under Digital Security Act
“Authorities must immediately and unconditionally release Shams and cease harassing journalists under the Digital Security Act, which has repeatedly been used to muzzle critical voices” – CPJ
Bangladesh: IPI condemns continued government harassment of journalist Rozina Islam
The journalist has faced intense harassment, including monitoring of her financial transactions, over the past two years.
Bangladesh: Attacks on journalists, authoritarian laws stifle press freedom
IPI identified at least 30 press freedom violations between April and September 2022, which included cases of physical attacks on journalists, as well as arrests and the introduction of restrictive cyber regulations.
Bangladeshi environmental journalist Abu Azad abducted, severely beaten
Journalist Abu Azad has filed a police complaint against 10 people for assault, extortion, kidnapping, and attempted murder.
South Asia: IPI launches ad campaign calling for action to protect press freedom and the safety of journalists
The International Press Institute has joined with seven print and online media outlets in Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Pakistan to launch an ad campaign aimed at raising public awareness about the need to protect press freedom.