Bangladeshi journalist found dead
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is saddened by the death of 45-year-old journalist Aurangzeb Sajib, who was found dead on Wednesday, 23 December, three days after he went missing in Dhaka, Bangladesh’s capital. The IFJ demands urgent investigation to...
South Asia Media Solidarity Bulletin: December, 2015
Welcome to the monthly e-bulletin of the South Asia Media Solidarity Network (SAMSN). The next bulletin will be sent on January 15, 2016, and your inputs are most welcome. We encourage contributions to let others know what you are doing; to seek solidarity and support...
End Violence Against Women
Today marks, International Day to End Violence Against Women and Girls. Globally, Violence against women and girls remains one of the most serious – and the most tolerated – human rights violations. Female journalists often face threats and violence for simply doing...
South Asia’s battle with impunity
On November 2, the world marked the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) launched the Global and the Asia-Pacific regional campaigns that will see activities and events to raise awareness...
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...
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South Asia Media Solidarity Bulletin: September, 2016
Welcome to the monthly e-bulletin of the South Asia Media Solidarity Network (SAMSN). The next bulletin will be published on October 17, 2016, and your inputs are most welcome. We encourage contributions to let others know your activities; to seek solidarity and...
Online editor arrested under ICT Act in Bangladesh
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the Bangladesh Manobadhikar Sangbadik Forum (BMSF) strongly condemn the arrest of an editor under the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act for published content in Bangladesh. The IFJ and the BMSF...
Bangladeshi journalist released on bail after four months in custody
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the Bangladesh Manobadhikar Sangbadik Forum (BMSF) welcomes the order by the Supreme Court to release senior journalist Shafik Rehman on bail. The IFJ calls on the Bangladeshi government to immediately withdraw all...
South Asia Media Solidarity Bulletin: August, 2016
Welcome to the monthly e-bulletin of the South Asia Media Solidarity Network (SAMSN). The next bulletin will be sent on September 15, 2016, and your inputs are most welcome. We encourage contributions to let others know your activities; to seek solidarity and support...
Press freedom groups demand release of Bangladeshi journalist
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), Reprieve, Index of Censorship, Reporters Without Borders and 21 other international press freedom organisations demand the immediate release of UK-Bangladeshi journalist, Shafik Rehman, who has been in police custody...
Online journalists arrested in Bangladesh for ‘false news’
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the Bangladesh Manobadhikar Sangbadik Forum (BMSF) express concerns over the arrest of three online journalists and the cancellation of all press accreditation of journalists for ‘allegedly publishing false news...
Mass shutdown of Bangladeshi news websites
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins Bangladesh Manobadhikar Sangbadik Forum (BMSF) in expressing serious concerns over arbitrary blocking of 35 news sites. The IFJ demands immediate withdrawal of the imposed blocks and urges the Bangladesh...