Bangladeshi Photographer Shahidul Alam

Probe against Shahidul stayed

The High Court yesterday stayed for three months the investigation of the case filed against renowned photographer Shahidul Alam.
The taste of freedom

As his 107 days in prison came to an end on Tuesday, globally acclaimed photojournalist Shahidul Alam found delight in the city's traffic and even the incessant horns that surrounded it -- something that speaks volumes of the joy he felt as he tasted freedom from captivity.
Bail at last

Languishing in jail for 103 days, noted photographer Shahidul Alam obtained permanent bail from the High Court yesterday.
Lifetime Achievement Award for Shahidul Alam

Internationally acclaimed Bangladeshi photographer Shahidul Alam has been conferred the "Prof. Satish Bahadur Lifetime Achievement
Why Shahidul shouldn't be granted bail

The High Court yesterday issued a rule asking the government to explain in a week why noted photographer Shahidul Alam should not be granted bail in a case filed against him under section 57 of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act.
No legal bar to Shahidul's division in jail

The Supreme Court yesterday upheld a High Court order that asked the prison authorities to give first-class division facilities in jail to acclaimed photographer Shahidul Alam.
Shahidul’s bail plea hearing to resume Oct 7

The High Court fixes October 7 for resuming the proceedings on hearing of a petition seeking bail of internationally-acclaimed photographer Shahidul Alam in a case filed against him under the controversial Section 57 of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act.
Shahidul's bail hearing begins

The High Court (HC) yesterday started hearing on Shahidul Alam's bail petition, in a case filed against him under section 57 of
Message in NY sky says 'Free Shahidul'

A banner message from an airplane flew over Manhattan in New York City on Sunday, demanding release of jailed Bangladeshi photographer Shahidul Alam.
HC likely to hear Shahidul’s bail plea tomorrow

The High Court is likely to hear the bail petition of internationally-acclaimed photographer Shahidul Alam in the case lodged under section 57 of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act.
Division for Shahidul: SC sets Oct 1 for hearing govt's leave to appeal plea

The Supreme Court yesterday fixed October 1 for hearing a leave to appeal petition filed by the government challenging a High Court order that asked the authorities concerned to give first-class division facilities in jail to internationally acclaimed photographer Shahidul Alam.
Shahidul's bail hearing likely today: DAG

The High Court (HC) may hold hearing on acclaimed photographer Shahidul Alam's bail petition today, Deputy Attorney General (DAG)
Shahidul's bail hearing unlikely today

The bail petition of internationally-acclaimed photographer Shahidul Alam has been included in today's High Court cause list.
Shahidul Alam: HC likely to hear the bail plea Sunday

The High Court hearing on the bail petition of internationally acclaimed photographer Shahidul Alam is likely to be held on Sunday.
Free Shahidul immediately

Renowned photographer Shahidul Alam again filed a petition with the High Court yesterday seeking bail in a case filed for “spreading propaganda and false information against the government”.
Shahidul Alam denied bail once again

Internationally acclaimed photographer Shahidul Alam has once again been denied bail in a case filed for “spreading propaganda against the government”.
Dispose of Shahidul's bail plea by today

The High Court yesterday directed the lower court concerned to dispose of by today the bail application filed by internationally-acclaimed photographer Shahidul Alam in a case lodged for “spreading propaganda and false information against the government”.
Free Shahidul, drop charges against him

Noam Chomsky, Arundhati Roy and three other acclaimed authors have for the second time urged the Bangladesh government to release noted photographer Shahidul Alam.
Shahidul's Bail Hearing: HC bench feels 'embarrassed'

A High Court bench yesterday felt “embarrassed” to hear the bail petition of noted photographer Shahidul Alam in a case filed for “spreading propaganda and false information against the government”.
HC defers Shahidul Alam's bail hearing

The High Court yesterday deferred till today the hearing on the bail petition of internationally-acclaimed photographer Shahidul Alam in connection with a case filed against him under the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act.
HC defers Shahidul Alam’s bail plea hearing

The High Court defers the hearing on a petition filed by internationally-acclaimed photographer Shahidul Alam seeking bail in a case lodged against him under the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act.
HC may hear Shahidul Alam's bail petition today

Barrister Jyotimoy Barua, a lawyer for internationally-acclaimed photographer Shahidul Alam, yesterday said he will request the HC to hear Shahidul's bail petition today.
Joy justifies Shahidul's arrest

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s ICT Affairs Adviser and son Sajeeb Wazed Joy calls “appropriate” photographer Shahidul Alam’s arrest saying he spread rumours instigating violence during the last month’s student protests demanding road safety.
Shahidul files petition for HC bail

Internationally-acclaimed photographer Shahidul Alam on Tuesday filed a bail petition with the High Court in a case against him under the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act.
Artists from Nepal unite in support of Shahidul Alam

Various installations and art were seen throughout the valleys of Kathmandu as artists made themselves vocal about the release of jailed Bangladeshi photographer Shahidul Alam.
Tulip calls for release of Shahidul

British MP Tulip Siddiq, a niece of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has called upon her aunt to release arrested photojournalist Shahidul Alam, according to the British newspaper The Times.
Amartya Sen for freedom of expression

Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen has extended his support to eminent photographer Shahidul Alam, who was picked up by law enforcers on August 5.
Free Shahidul and student protesters

Ten Nobel laureates and 13 eminent personalities from across the world have urged immediate and unconditional release of acclaimed photographer Shahidul Alam and the students arrested after the recent street protests in Bangladesh.
Shahidul Alam sent to prison

A Dhaka court yesterday sent noted photographer Shahidul Alam to jail after police produced him before it in a case filed for spreading propaganda and false information against the government.
Govt challenges HC order on sending Shahidul to BSMMU

The government files a petition with the Supreme Court seeking stay on the High Court order that directed the authorities concerned to send detained photographer Shahidul Alam to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) for his treatment.