Journalists demand continuous publication of Amar Desh
Journalists held a rally in front of the National Press Club in the city yesterday demanding immediate release of the daily Amar Desh Acting Editor Mahmudur Rahman and steps to ensure uninterrupted publication of the newspaper.
People from different professions expressed solidarity with the journalists during the two-hour demonstration that began at 11:00am. Later, they took out a procession, said a press release.
National Press Club President Shawkat Mahmud, Bangladesh Federal Union of Journalists (BFUJ) President Ruhul Amin Gazi, BFUJ Secretary General MA Aziz, Sammilito Peshajibi Parishad member secretary Dr AZM Zahid, Dhaka Union of Journalists President Abdus Shaheed, among others, spoke at the rally.
A rally of professionals will be held in front of the National Press Club at 3:00pm today to press home the same demand.
Meanwhile, the Ain o Sallish Kendra (ASK), a human rights organisation, expressed deep concern over the torture of Mahmudur Rahman in the remand.
In a statement yesterday, ASK Executive Director Sultana Kamal said the directives of the High Court are not being followed during the interrogation of the accused, including Mahmudur Rahman, who has brought allegation of inhuman torture during the remand.
The constitution also does not allow such torture or cruel behaviour with any person, ASK said, adding that such attitude of the government is no different from undemocratic behaviour of previous government.
"We do not expect such behaviour from a democratic government. Rather, we want to see a change in the political culture," it added.
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