press freedom in bangladesh
Press freedom index: Bangladesh falls 2 spots, only Afghanistan worse in South Asia
The country was ranked 165th among 180 nations, placing it only above Afghanistan among South Asian countries
World Press Freedom Day 2024 / Column by Mahfuz Anam: Has Bangladesh gained anything by a restrictive press?
The latest Bangladesh Bank restriction on journalists is anti-democratic, anti-free press and anti-public interest.
A perplexing decision by Bangladesh Bank
Who will gain from its restrictions on media access?
Flowery rhetoric on CSA cannot redeem it
High Court judge’s comments a wake-up call for CSA proponents
End impunity for killing journalists
Bangladesh authorities must protect journalists, expedite trial of all murder cases
When will those 48 hours end?
Our legal system has failed Sagar-Runi’s families
Could Nadim’s life have been saved?
Stop normalising threats faced by journalists in Bangladesh
Why Press Council is failing to protect press freedom
Media plurality, though essential in all democracies, has sadly become a tool for drowning out independent and critical voices.
Don’t criminalise free thought
Withdraw suspension order for Salina Shelley, repeal DSA
This lawfare against the press must stop
Prothom Alo incident exposes a deeply upsetting approach to press freedom
No reason for a black law to exist
We support the call of UN rights chief in this regard
Awami League wants us to love DSA. It’s too late now
While the manner in which the DSA is being defended is nothing new, the timing bears significance
A Law That Only Hurts
CGS research on DSA cases reveals an alarming picture of legal harassment
A chilling message for journalists
Murder of Brahmanbaria reporter a reminder that press freedom remains under threat
Journalism is under threat, now more than ever
Repressive governments are targeting journalists worldwide
We must defend investigative journalism
High Court’s verdict a clarion call to government
Media in Bangladesh free to criticise my government: PM Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that Bangladesh's media has the freedom to say whatever they wish and added that the number of media houses have grown during her tenure.
UN Rights Commissioner thinks no press freedom in Bangladesh, Momen disagrees
UN Human Rights Commissioner Michelle Bachelet today discussed various aspects of human rights in Bangladesh including extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, shrinking of media freedom and civil society. She also opined that there is no press freedom in Bangladesh.
Don't let technicalities get in the way of free press
The government should empower newspapers, not clip their wings
