BFUJ leaders express concern
Leaders of a fraction of the Bangladesh Federal Union of Journalists (BFUJ) yesterday expressed concern on the framing of charges against five people, including Prothom Alo Editor Matiur Rahman.
A court framed charges in a case filed over the tragic death of college student Naimul Abrar Rahat. BFUJ president M Abdullah and General Secretary Nurul Amin Rokon said in a statement that despite the absence of Prothom Alo editor and him having no direct involvement with the death of Naimul Abrar, the issuance of arrest warrants have raised questions.
"This is part of a series of attempts to block the path of independent journalism," said the statement.
They said Naimul Abrar Rahat was electrocuted at a Kishor Alo event where Matiur Rahman was not present.
It was an unexpected and tragic incident. "We want justice through a fair and impartial investigation to determine whether there was any real negligence or irresponsibility in the accidental death. But after the incident, we saw statements and instructions from the higher ranks of the government which would affect the investigation and judicial process. They expressed their resentment against the newspaper [Prothom Alo]," said the statement.
BFUJ leaders demanded that the "harassment" of Prothom Alo editor and other journalists be ended immediately.
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