June 05, 2026
The New York-based rights group says Bangladesh’s new government should start by releasing jailed journalists
“Editorial decisions on covering a contested political incident are not crimes against humanity,” the American nonprofit says
The media watchdog has demanded that BNP honour its election pledges on media freedom
It says Shihab-Eldin is charged with harming national security
The agency reports 47 killings were intentional, highlighting dangers for media workers in conflict zones
In separate letters, the New York-based organisation urges the BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami Bangladesh, NCP and Jatiya Party to make public commitments to protect journalists during the election period
The murder charges against them “lack credible evidence” and appear retaliatory, the press advocacy group says
Rights groups warn that other sections of the draft legislation could be used to silence journalists
