Bangladesh, Dhaka

  • 1 Feb 2020
    Bangladesh: Journalists attacked during Dhaka City elections

    Country Bangladesh  State Dhaka  Violation Type Attack  Target Journalist

    Attacks on journalists and obstruction to reporting were documented in Bangladesh during the Dhaka North and South city elections on February 1

  • 13 Dec 2019
    Bangladesh: Daily Sangram Editor Arrested

    Country Bangladesh  State Dhaka  Violation Type Arrest/Detainment  Target General Public

    Police in Dhaka, Bangladesh arrested Abul Asad, Editor of Daily Sangram on December 13 after he described an executed opposition leader convicted for war crimes as a “martyr”.

  • 15 Oct 2018
    Bangladeshi Media

    Country Bangladesh  State Dhaka  Violation Type Media Regulations  Target Media House

    Draft legislation to censor media which could undermines Bangladesh’s reputation or law and order was endorsed in a cabinet meeting. Under the draft Broadcasting Bill, media outlets would be punished with a maximum of seven years jail and a fine of BDT 50 mIllion (USD 588,000) for publishing such material. The legislation also includes the establishment of a broadcasting commission, which would be responsible for licences and monitoring media content. This draft bill was approved simultaneously with the draft Mass Media Employees (Services and Conditions) Bill which would establish a wage board for journalists and would reduce their weekly working hours and increase holiday time.