Attack on journalist in Jhenidah protested
Journalists here yesterday formed a human chain and staged a sit-in in front of Deputy Commissioner's office protesting assault on a fellow newsman.
They also submitted a memorandum to the prime minister through DC Roma Rani Roy.
At about 11:00 in the morning, the journalists of six upazilas assembled in front of the DC office. They formed a human chain, held a rally and submitted a memo to the DC demanding punishment of Chhatra League and Jubo League leaders for assaulting Ala Uddin Azad, reporter of The Dainik Nayadiganta. Ala Uddin is also ex-president of Jhenidah press club and acting editor of the Dainik Nabochitro.
Ala Uddin Azad was assaulted on June 13 while taking snaps of attack by the Chhatra League and Jubo League leaders on Shibir and Jamaat men.
Additional DC Rafiqul Islam received the memo on behalf of the DC.
The journalists also urged the DC to take necessary steps against the attackers.
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