Rampal hartal: Human chain formed to protest assault on journos

In protest of the assault on two ATN News journalists during January 26 hartal against Rampal power plant, journalists today formed a human chain in Karwan Bazar of Dhaka.

The journalists from different houses including ATN News gathered in front of the ETV Bhaban around 11:10am and formed the human chain demanding quick justice for the victims.

ATN News cameraperson was physically assaulted inside Shahbagh Police Station while covering news of anti-Rampal power plant shutdown of green activists on January 26. Staff Reporter Ishan Bin Didar of the private television channel was also assaulted when he rushed to his colleague’s aid.