July 22, 2026
They say proceedings “without a legal foundation” create a chilling effect on journalists and media outlets
The association demands the immediate release of four senior Bangladeshi journalists held for 600 days
“Editorial decisions on covering a contested political incident are not crimes against humanity,” the American nonprofit says
Professional identity -- whether one is a journalist, lawyer, or doctor -- does not grant immunity from prosecution for specific crimes, the ICT hears
The chief prosecutor says the tribunal is viewing the incident as a systematic crime (planned crime)
The media watchdog has demanded that BNP honour its election pledges on media freedom
Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Minhazur Rahman approves their arrests in the Jatrabari cases after a hearing on the investigating officer’s petition
The court granted approval for the interrogation on Mar 4, but the process has not started yet
