Prothom Alo editor Matiur Rahman

In times of crisis, journalists must double down on facts

Facts, once the prerogative of the media, used to be sacred. Now, they are just fodder in an increasingly hostile war of narratives.

Was it really about 'protecting the interest of the child'?

As the government came under international scrutiny for curtailing freedom of expression, the question of child exploitation became the rallying point.

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Only journalists can protect journalism

Others will never do, as they only want to use us

An attempt to impede free journalism

Even if the state has an objection against a citizen’s activity, can they legally pick up that person?

Prothom Alo editor sued under DSA

Around 2:00am, Ramna police informed that the case was filed.

Arrest warrant against Prothom Alo editor, 9 others

Arrest warrants are issued against Bangla daily Prothom Alo Editor and Publisher Matiur Rahman, Deputy Editor Anisul Hoque and eight others in a case filed over the death of Naimul Abrar Rahat, a ninth-grader of Dhaka Residential Model College.

April 11, 2023
April 11, 2023

In times of crisis, journalists must double down on facts

Facts, once the prerogative of the media, used to be sacred. Now, they are just fodder in an increasingly hostile war of narratives.

April 8, 2023
April 8, 2023

Was it really about 'protecting the interest of the child'?

As the government came under international scrutiny for curtailing freedom of expression, the question of child exploitation became the rallying point.

April 7, 2023
April 7, 2023

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Only journalists can protect journalism

Others will never do, as they only want to use us

April 4, 2023
April 4, 2023

An attempt to impede free journalism

Even if the state has an objection against a citizen’s activity, can they legally pick up that person?

March 30, 2023
March 30, 2023

Prothom Alo editor sued under DSA

Around 2:00am, Ramna police informed that the case was filed.

January 16, 2020
January 16, 2020

Arrest warrant against Prothom Alo editor, 9 others

Arrest warrants are issued against Bangla daily Prothom Alo Editor and Publisher Matiur Rahman, Deputy Editor Anisul Hoque and eight others in a case filed over the death of Naimul Abrar Rahat, a ninth-grader of Dhaka Residential Model College.