Journalist Anees Alamgir, who was released on bail from jail in a case registered under the Anti-Terrorism Act, criticized the previous interim government and said, “Not only was injustice done to me, but I was also oppressed. You ask me to criticize you and when I do so, you send me to jail. This is […]
The complaint further alleged that when the complainant was in the New Market area on August 4, armed activists of the Awami League attacked the students and opened fire. As the students attempted to hide in nearby streets, the journalists reportedly attacked them and handed them over to Awami League leaders. The complaint also alleged […]
In the statement, the Council of Editors said it had repeatedly urged the interim government to withdraw false and motivated cases filed against journalists and take effective steps to stop the harassment. Although assurances were given that the cases would be reviewed and steps would be taken to withdraw those found to be false and […]
He and Lewis have come under investigation for directly interfering in the newspaper’s editorial processes. Bezos reined in the newspaper’s liberal-leaning editorial page and blocked its endorsement of Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris just days before the 2024 election — breaking the so-called firewall of editorial independence. He was widely seen as caving in to […]
Digital Media Forum (DMF) honoured five journalists with the 'Digital Media Excellence Awards 2024' at a recent event. In addition, six individuals were honoured with the DMF Special Excellence Awards for their contribution to the country's media, digital and business sectors. Press Institute of Bangladesh (PIB) director general Zafar Wazed, Jatiya Press Club (JPC) general […]
Bangladesh Bank said they have three objectives: 1. To reduce total bank default loans, now slightly below 10 percent, to below 8 percent. 2. Reducing the default loan of government banks to 10 percent and the default loan of private banks to 5 percent, which are currently 22 percent and 7 percent respectively. 3. To […]
A journalist present at the press conference expressed anger over the offer of cash, saying, “It is shameful that a bank accused of looting customers' money is now secretly offering envelopes filled with cash to journalists for publishing news.” Used to be. , According to bank sources, the new chairman directed officials to provide Tk […]
Ihsanul Karim died on March 10 while undergoing treatment at the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU). He was the press secretary of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at the time of her death. Ihsanul Karim started his career in 1972 as a staff correspondent of Bangladesh Sangbad Sanstha (BSS). He served on various positions in […]
In a media release, the High Commissioner said, “I am concerned by allegations that the justice system is being used to harass human rights lawyers, journalists and civil society leaders. I encourage the investigation of alleged enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings in line with international standards. Volker Turk said. “In Bangladesh, I am concerned that […]
Prime Minister and Awami League Chairperson Sheikh Hasina will meet local and foreign election observers as well as journalists covering the 12th National Parliament elections. The meeting will be held today on Monday at around 3.30 pm in Gana Bhavan. The Prime Minister’s Assistant Press Secretary-1, MM Imrul Kayes, confirmed the news to Prothom Alo […]