‘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
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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.
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Bangladesh: Protection of journalists is crucial and impunity for attacks must end
Freedom of expression is being stifled and there are serious obstacles preventing the functioning of independent media in Bangladesh, ARTICLE 19 Bangladesh and South Asia’s annual report on Violation of Freedom of Expression in Bangladesh 2020 highlights.
On the eve of World Press Freedom Day, ARTICLE 19 made the findings of the 2020 report public, highlighting that in 2020, two journalists and one media worker were killed, and three journalists were abducted in Bangladesh.
“There is a long road ahead to ensure the protection, safety, and welfare of journalists in Bangladesh, to protect our freedom of expression and right to information,” said Faruq Faisal, regional director of ARTICLE 19 Bangladesh and South Asia. “ARTICLE 19 expresses serious concerns about the rising numbers of cases against journalists and online communicators under the Digital Security Act (DSA) and overall lack of se
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38 DSA cases filed in three months
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In the first three months of this year, 38 cases were filed under the Digital Security Act against individuals exercising their right to freedom of expression.
At least five journalists were among those charged in the cases, revealed Article 19, a British organisation that promotes the right to freedom of speech, yesterday. We are extremely concerned to see the number of cases and arrests made against those who were publishing news or expressing their opinions about corruption or ethical violations, said Article 19.
Recently, there have been allegations against a ruling party parliamentarian for vandalising the office of Amar Habiganj newspaper, stated Article 19.