Media

Journalist Probir appeals for security

Journalist Probir Sikdar has appealed to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to ensure that he does not become a victim of forced
RSF expresses serious concern over freedom of expression in Bangladesh

Bangladesh has moved two notches up to 144th position among 180 countries in the World Press Freedom Index-2016 prepared by Reporters Sans Frontières. But the Paris-based advocacy group voices serious concern over the state of freedom of expression in Bangladesh.
Rehman’s wife visits UK High Commission, seeks justice

Senior journalist Shafik Rehman’s wife Taleya Rehman meets two officials of British High Commission and sought fair justice for her husband, who was arrested in a case filed for attempting to abduct and kill Sajeeb Wazed Joy.
Govt sometimes failed to protect press freedom

The Bangladesh government has "sometimes failed" to protect the freedom of speech and media, the US has said in its Country Reports
HC stays proceedings of 72 cases against Star editor

High Court stays for three months the proceedings of 72 cases against The Daily Star Editor and Publisher Mahfuz Anam. The court also issues a rule upon the authorities concerned to explain as to why the initiation and continuation of the cases should not be declared illegal. The rule is returnable in three weeks, the court says.
Newspaper owners must pay staff’s income tax: SC

The Supreme Court upholds a wage board provision that instructs the owners of newspapers and news agencies to pay the income tax of their employees.
Media was under pressure after 1/11, says Inu

The Daily Star editor's recent comment revealed that the mass media was forced to publish lies and distorted and partial information during the tenure of the 2007-2008 caretaker government, Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu said yesterday.
Media, critical of govt, under severe pressure

Bangladesh has been taken to task by Amnesty International for becoming increasingly dangerous for those speaking their minds.
ANN calls for withdrawal of cases against Star editor

The Asia News Network (ANN) demands for immediate withdrawal of the cases filed against The Daily Star Editor and Publisher Mahfuz Anam, calling it an act of harassment and intimidation against the media in Bangladesh.
Journo leaders concerned over ‘threat’ to Star, its editor

Journalist leaders today express their deep concern over the threats to shut leading English newspaper The Daily Star and arrest its editor.