Prothom Alo correspondent Samsuzzaman Shams

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.

Disinformation as a tool against journalists

Intimidating journalists is something of a daily task for those in the power circles in Bangladesh.

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.

Heed UN’s call for moratorium on DSA use

A law used only to punish critics has no place in democracy

This lawfare against the press must stop

Prothom Alo incident exposes a deeply upsetting approach to press freedom

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 9, 2023
April 9, 2023

Disinformation as a tool against journalists

Intimidating journalists is something of a daily task for those in the power circles in Bangladesh.

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 2, 2023
April 2, 2023

Heed UN’s call for moratorium on DSA use

A law used only to punish critics has no place in democracy

March 30, 2023
March 30, 2023

This lawfare against the press must stop

Prothom Alo incident exposes a deeply upsetting approach to press freedom