Dhaka, July 17 (IANS) Bangladesh’s anti-graft watchdog has strongly condemned the shooting incident targeting journalists in Khulna city, calling it an attack on independent journalism and press freedom in the country, local media reported.The remarks came after gunmen opened fire on four journalists in Khulna in the early hours of July 15, while they were sitting outside a tea stall after finishing their professional duties. Among the injured was Awal Sheikh, Khulna correspondent for the Bangla…
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Dhaka, Feb 9 (IANS) Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has voiced serious concerns after 21 employees of an online news portal ‘Bangladesh Times’ were allegedly picked up by army personnel and taken to an army camp. TIB has termed the action as unacceptable and an attempt to create fear among journalists, local media reported. During a speech at an event, TIB Executive Director Iftekharuzzaman condemned the army’s action and stressed that the incident at the office of media outlet set a…
Dhaka, Feb 2 (IANS) As the law and order situation continues to deteriorate in Bangladesh under the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government, the anti-graft watchdog–Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB)– on Monday warned that failure to curb mob violence could impact the February 12 national election in the country, local media reported.TIB Executive Director Iftekharuzzaman made the remarks during a programme at the TIB office in Dhaka.“If mob violence is not properly addressed, it will…