Eight journalists assaulted in Bangladesh
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the Bangladesh Manobodhikar Sambadik Forum (BMSF) condemn the assault of eight journalists during a football match in Dhaka on Monday night, July 14. According to reports, the journalists were allegedly assaulted...
Severed body of Bangladeshi journalist found
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the Bangladesh ManobadhikarSangbadik Forum (BMSF) are deeply saddened to report the killing of a journalist in Chuadanga district in Bangladesh on Wednesday, May 21.
British journalist faces contempt charges in Bangladesh
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the Bangladesh ManobadhikarSangbadik Forum (BMSF) has called on the Bangladesh International Crimes Tribunal to allow the media to freely and fully reports on its activities
Bangladeshi journalist beaten while investigating corruption
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins the Bangladesh ManobadhikarSangbadik Forum (BMSF) in condemning the attack on a journalist while on assignment on Tuesday, May 13.
Bangladeshi Journalists Beaten by Security Forces
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the Bangladesh Manobadhikar Sangbadik Forum (BMSF) condemn the attack on two Bangladeshi journalists on the night of Thursday March 14. Sajeda Sweety, a staff correspondent of online news portal banglanews24.com,...
Bangladeshi Journalist Falls to Death From Police Rooftop
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the journalist organisation Bangladesh Manobadhikar Sangbadik Forum (BMSF) have expressed concern at the circumstances that led to the death of a Bangladeshi journalist on March 1. Shah Alam Mollah Sagar, 41, died...
Newspaper raid and journalist arrest an extreme over-reaction by state in Bangladesh
The International Federation of Journalist (IFJ) today called on the Bangladesh government to release the journalists arrested in a raid on the Daily Inqilab newspaper offices in Dhaka last week and to allow for an independent review of the case against them to be heard.
OTHER NEWS
Secular publisher hacked to death in Bangladesh by religious group
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) deplores the brutal murder of a secular publisher in the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka on Saturday October 31. The IFJ demands immediate action by the Bangladeshi government to end the culture of impunity that is rife...
Banned religious group threatens female journalists in Bangladesh
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) deplores the recent threat issued by the religious group, Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT), against female journalists in Bangladesh. The IFJ calls on the Bangladeshi government to ensure the safety and security of the...
South Asia Media Solidarity Bulletin: October 2015
Welcome to the monthly e-bulletin of the South Asia Media Solidarity Network (SAMSN). The next bulletin will be sent on November 16, 2015, and your inputs are most welcome. We encourage contributions to let others know what you are doing; to seek solidarity and...
Bangladesh must take action to end climate of intimidation and murder
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) calls on the Bangladesh Government and the United Nations to take immediate action to ensure the safety and security of journalists, bloggers, writers and activists named on a ‘hit list’ released by the Bangladeshi...
South Asia Media Solidarity Bulletin: September, 2015
Welcome to the monthly e-bulletin of the South Asia Media Solidarity Network (SAMSN). The next bulletin will be sent on October 15, 2015, and your inputs are most welcome. We encourage contributions to let others know what you are doing; to seek solidarity and support...
Justice breakthrough in Bangladesh: more blogger killers arrested
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) welcomes the arrest and charging of a number people in connection to the horrific spate of blogger and journalist machete murders in Bangladesh this year. The IFJ urges the Bangladeshi government to expedite legal...
The Bloggers of Bangladesh: Interview with Sam Jahan
In a span of one year, Bangladesh has witnessed heinous murder of four bloggers. Ahmed Rajib Haider was the first target in 2013 and he was hacked to death. Islamist militants have taken the credit for the killing. In February of 2015, Bangladeshi-American activist,...