Attacks on TV talk-show participants condemned

Twenty six eminent personalities yesterday in a statement condemned the recent attacks on TV talk-show participants.
Demanding punishment of the attackers, they said such attacks are against the freedom of speech.
The statement says Dr Tuhin Malik, who took part in a talk-show on a private TV channel on June 10, fell victim to an armed attack.
Failing to reach him, some assailants reprimanded and physically assaulted his chauffer; and vandalised his car, it reads.
Some unknown persons have issued death threats to Dhaka University teacher Asif Nazrul and Brac University teacher Pias Karim, asking them not to take part in the talk-show, it adds.
The statement, signed by Pias Karim, also pointed out the threats given to Nurul Kabir, editor of the New Age.