press freedom
Let journalists do their job
Persecution by government officials deeply concerning
International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists / Why must journalists put their lives on the line?
Crimes against journalists do not happen in a vacuum.
Assange may be in the dock, but it is journalism that’s on trial
The case against him and WikiLeaks is much more important for what it might entail for press freedom itself.
A blatant disregard for rights treaties
The Digital Security Act must go, before it inflicts further harm
4 books that explore press freedom
Here are four books that explore the stories of journalists, and the issues surrounding press freedom.
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.
World Press Freedom Day / There was a time...
When journalists sought to be biased, but only towards people.
DSA and the quest for an obliged press
A free and independent press is essential for any democratic society, and journalists must be allowed to report on issues of public interest without fear of retaliation or censorship.
No reason for a black law to exist
We support the call of UN rights chief in this regard
Russian journalist known for investigating corruption detained in Moscow
A Russian journalist known for investigating corruption among Moscow city officials has been detained by police and accused of drug offences, the police say, but his lawyer and employer claim that he has been framed.
Requesting the SC to recall its ‘request’
The reason we say that this “request” couldn’t have come from our Supreme Court judges is that the implication of the “request” is nothing short of death for court reporting. It will lead to shrouding of the judicial process and whatever goes on in the courts into the darkness of night forever depriving it of the “light” of public scrutiny.
Donald Trump awarded for undermining press freedom: CPJ
United States President Donald Trump among other top world leaders was awarded for “his overall achievement in undermining press freedom”, Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) says.
Can Padmavati be a rallying point for press freedom?
The press has been able to consolidate its freedom after several struggles. And today it is generally free from government pressure. There are still other forces which do not allow it to be completely free. Yet among all the democracies in the world, the Indian press is considered independent.
2016 repressive for Bangladesh press freedom: ARTICLE 19
Marking 2016 a repressive year for press freedom in Bangladesh, London-based ARTICLE 19, an NGO defending freedom of expression, says 320 violations, including murders, abductions and threats against journalists, took place within that period.
Govt repression on media on: Khaleda
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia alleges that the government has continued its repression on journalists and threats to the media.
Media enjoying ‘full freedom’ under AL-led govt
Information Minister Hasanul Huq Inu says both newspapers and electronic media are now enjoying “full freedom” under the Sheikh Hasina-led present government.
ASK worried over press freedom
Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK) yesterday voiced concerns about the government move to set up a “media monitoring cell”,
Govt displeased with anti-religion bloggers, their killers: Minister
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal today says the government is not pleased with “bloggers who demean religion” and the people who are killing them.
No compromise on freedom of expression
Media experts, journalists and human rights activists have called upon the government not to put restrictions on newsmen and social media users in the name of laws for ensuring freedom of expression in Bangladesh.
