As many as 30 journalists were assaulted while covering BNP activists' clashes with police and supporters of the ruling Awami League Party on October 28, said International Federation of Journalists in a statement.
Approximately 30 journalists were attacked and had their equipment seized while covering a protest demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the Naya Paltan area of Dhaka on October 28. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) condemns the attacks and urges the local authorities to investigate all harassment and violence towards Bangladeshi journalists and media workers.
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.
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