Photographer Shahidul Alam

SC upholds HC stay on probe into Shahidul’s case

The Supreme Court upholds a High Court order that stayed investigation of the case filed under the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act against renowned photographer Shahidul Alam.
Shahidul Alam receives ICP Infinity award

Internationally-acclaimed photographer Shahidul Alam received the prestigious Infinity Award in New York.
SC to hear govt plea on Shahidul Apr 11

The government’s petition to continue investigation into the case against noted photographer Shahidul Alam is to be be heard at the Supreme Court April 11.
HC stays probe on Shahidul’s case for 3 months

The investigation into the case filed against internationally-acclaimed photographer Shahidul Alam has been stayed for three months by the High Court.
Shahidul files writ challenging legality of suing him

Noted photographer Shahidul Alam files a writ petition with the High Court challenging the legality of the case in which he suffered in jail for 107 days.
Freedom at last

After 107 days in jail, acclaimed photographer Shahidul Alam was finally released last night, five days after he had secured permanent bail from the High Court.
Shahidul's Bail: Govt seeks stay on HC verdict

The government yesterday filed a petition with the Supreme Court seeking stay on the High Court verdict that granted permanent bail to acclaimed photographer Shahidul Alam.
Bail at last

Languishing in jail for 103 days, noted photographer Shahidul Alam obtained permanent bail from the High Court yesterday.
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.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Call to free Shahidul gets louder

Twenty-four national and international organisations yesterday called for immediate and unconditional release of noted photographer Shahidul Alam.
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.
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.
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.