Threat (Bangladesh)
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10
Jan
2018
Shyamal Dutta
Death threats were issued against editor Shyamal Dutta in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Dutta, the editor of the Bengali language daily Bhorer Kagoj, is facing threats of violence from religious fundamentalists who have publicly called for his hanging over a news report on a book published by the state-owned Madrassah Education Board. On December 23, a demonstration in front of the Press Club in Dhaka demanded punishment for Dutta and the story reporter. Defamation cases have also been filed against the editor and an arrest warrant was issued. Dutta was also subject to threats and derogatory comments on social media.
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19
Oct
2015
All Media
On October 19 ABT sent a letter to local media saying that all media outlets should “release their women from their jobs” claiming it is against Islamic law for women to work in the media. The letter also reiterated the threats made in a hit list issued by ABT last month, naming 15 bloggers and accusing them of participating in anti-Islam campaigns. Among the 15 bloggers named were, Niloy Neel, Washiqur Babu and Avijit Roy, who were killed earlier this year. The letter said those who follow these bloggers will meet a similar fate. ABT is a recently-formed terrorist group in Bangladesh and is officially banned by the government. It has been linked to al Qaeda in the Indian subcontinent.
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17
Aug
2014
Noeem Nizam
Well known extremist criminal issued death threat to editor Noeem Nizam for publishing article by feminist writer.