by SAMSN Admin | Jan 21, 2015 | Bangladesh, Freedom of Expression, Release
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins the Bangladesh Manobadhikar Sangbadik Forum (BMSF) in expressing concerns over ongoing Government-ordered arbitrary blocking of Internet-based voice and messaging services. The Bangladesh Telecommunication...
by SAMSN Admin | Jan 21, 2015 | Bangladesh, Censorship, Freedom of Expression, Release
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins the Bangladesh Manobadhikar Sangbadik Forum (BMSF) in expressing concerns over ongoing Government-ordered arbitrary blocking of Internet-based voice and messaging services. The Bangladesh Telecommunication...
by SAMSN Admin | Jan 18, 2015 | Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Bulletin, India, Maldives, Media Rights Violations, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
Welcome to the monthly e-bulletin of the South Asia Media Solidarity Network(SAMSN). The next bulletin will be sent on February 16, 2015, and your inputs are most welcome. We encourage contributions to let others know what you are doing; to seek solidarity and support...
by SAMSN Admin | Jan 2, 2015 | Accidental Death, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Killing, Media Rights Violations, Pakistan, Reports and Publications, South Asia, Sri Lanka
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today said that 118 journalists and media staff were killed in work-related targeted or cross fire incidents in 2014, an increase of 13 killings from last year. 17 more died in road and natural disasters accidents...
by SAMSN Admin | Dec 3, 2014 | Bangladesh, Freedom of Expression, Release, Reports
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is shocked by the Bangladesh court’s conviction this week of Dhaka-based British journalist David Bergman on contempt for questioning the official death toll of 1971 liberation war. A special war crimes court, the...
by SAMSN Admin | Dec 1, 2014 | Accidental Death, Bangladesh, Release
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the Bangladesh Manobadhikar Sangbadik Forum (BMSF) are saddened by the death of a senior journalist and columnist in a road accident in Dhaka on Saturday, November 29. Zaglul Ahmed Chowdhury, former managing...
