‘Free Rozina now’ reverberates
Condemnations pour in over the journo’s arrest
After the arrest of Prothom Alo’s investigative reporter Rozina Islam, journalists across the country yesterday stood in solidarity with her, protesting her harassment and arrest. Prothom Alo journalists and staff formed a human chain in front of their office at Dhaka’s Karwan Bazar, Photo: Star
Staff Correspondent
Staff Correspondent
Calls grew louder for the immediate release of Prothom Alo s investigative reporter Rozina Islam, who was arrested on Monday in a case filed under the Official Secrets Act, 1923.
Journalists, different local and international organisations as well as many distinguished personalities of the country criticised and condemned the arrest yesterday.
Provide more support for startups
Experts urge government Star Business Report Star Business Report
The startup scene in Bangladesh has huge potential but needs policy support to meet its demand for funding and make a bigger contribution to the economy, according to experts.
For example, enhancing the country s brand image and ensuring accurate financial reporting could help local startups secure more foreign funds, they said.
These comments came at a pre-budget roundtable on Venture Capital and Startups for a post-Covid Resilient Economy , jointly organised by the Venture Capital & Private Equity Association of Bangladesh and Capital Market Journalists Forum. Startups are already making a good contribution to the country s job market, especially for younger generations, said Planning Minister MA Mannan.
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