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HC bench drops Shahidul's bail plea from its cause list
A High Court bench yesterday dropped from its cause list the bail petition of internationally-acclaimed photographer Shahidul Alam, in connection with the case against him.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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”.
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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”.
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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”.
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Chhatra Federation calls for release of Shahidul and student leaders
Bangladesh Chhatra Federation yesterday announced nationwide demonstrations on September 17 if eminent photographer Shahidul Alam and its detained leaders are not released immediately.
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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”.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Protect right to peaceful protest
Two British MPs -- Rushanara Ali and Rupa Huq -- have urged Bangladesh authorities to protect people's right to peaceful protest and free speech.
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Govt intolerant of dissenting voices
Speakers at a rally yesterday said the arrest of photographer Shahidul Alam reflected government's intention to gag freedom of expression and it could not tolerate dissenting voices.
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Call to free Shahidul gets louder
Twenty-four national and international organisations yesterday called for immediate and unconditional release of noted photographer Shahidul Alam.
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Run independent probe into attack on students: HRFB
Human Rights Forum Bangladesh (HRFB), a platform of 20 rights and development organisations, yesterday demanded an unbiased investigation into the attacks on student demonstrations demanding safe roads.
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End violence on journos
Condemning the recent attacks on journalists and the detention of noted photographer Shahidul Alam, three international journalists associations have written to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to take steps to prevent violence against journalists and ensure the release of Shahidul.
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Fresh check-up on Shahidul Alam ordered
The High Court yesterday directed the home secretary to make arrangements for examining whether noted photographer Shahidul Alam was tortured in custody.
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Examine whether Shahidul Alam was tortured, HC to govt
The High Court directs the home secretary to make arrangements for examining whether noted photographer Shahidul Alam was mentally tortured after he was detained.
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Shahidul Alam taken back to police custody
Renowned photographer Shahidul Alam was taken back to the office of the Detective Branch of police yesterday after doctors at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) said they found no health issues requiring his hospitalisation.
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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.
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Over 400 Indian artists, photographers give statement in support of Shahidul Alam
Over 400 photographers, filmmakers and artists in India have demanded “immediate, unconditional and honourable” release of noted photographer Shahidul Alam from detention.
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Send Shahidul to BSMMU for treatment
The High Court yesterday directed the authorities concerned of the government and police to immediately send detained photographer Shahidul Alam to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) for his treatment.
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Justice for Shahidul Alam
Who is this man whose arrest has sparked outrage and condemnation from global bodies and media, including Amnesty International, Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), PEN International, SAMDEN (South Asia Media Defenders Network) and publications such as the Guardian, The Washington Post and many South Asian media?
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Noted photojournalist Raghu Rai urges PM to not punish Shahidul
Noted Indian photojournalist and a friend of Bangladesh Liberation War Raghu Rai urges Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to not punish photographer Shahidul Alam in an open letter published on Facebook.
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'Tortured in custody'
Noted photographer Shahidul Alam seemed to be walking with difficulty as policemen held his arms and helped him go in and out of a Dhaka court yesterday. He told his lawyers and family members at the court that he had been tortured in custody.
