Bangladesh third most dangerous place for journalists after Palestine and Pakistan
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Bangladesh third most dangerous place for journalists after Palestine and Pakistan

Op India  

As the new year 2025 draws closer, a crucial report by the ‘Reporters without Borders’ has revealed that the country of Bangladesh has emerged as one of the most dangerous countries for journalists. As per the 2024 Round-up published by RSF, Palestine is the most dangerous country for journalists, followed by Pakistan and Bangladesh. As per the report, both India’s neighbouring countries, Pakistan and Bangladesh saw disturbing protests that claimed the lives of several journalists while on duty. Due to the large number of journalists killed in Pakistan and the protests that rocked Bangladesh, Asia kept its place as the region with the second-highest number of murders,” the report added.

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54 journalists killed in 2024, a third by Israel: media group
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54 journalists killed in 2024, a third by Israel: media group

Deccan Chronicle  

Paris: Fifty-four journalists were killed worldwide while carrying out their work or because of their profession in 2024, a third of them by the Israeli army, according to an annual report by Reporters Without Borders published Thursday. "Palestine is the most dangerous country for journalists, recording a higher death toll than any other country over the past five years," RSF …

Bangladesh court sends 2 journalists to police custody for questioning as chaos continues
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh court sends 2 journalists to police custody for questioning as chaos continues

The Independent  

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Bangladesh court sends 2 journalists to police custody for questioning as chaos continues
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh court sends 2 journalists to police custody for questioning as chaos continues

Associated Press  

DHAKA, Bangladesh — A court in Bangladesh’s capital Thursday allowed police to interrogate two journalists in their custody for four days in connection with the murder of a garment worker, who joined recent student protests against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina that forced her to step down and flee to India earlier this month. On Thursday, Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Ahmed …

Media body seeks probe into reporter’s death during Bangladesh unrest
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Media body seeks probe into reporter’s death during Bangladesh unrest

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI A global media safety and rights body has sought a fair probe into the circumstances that led to the death of Hasan Mehedi, a digital media reporter, during the violent students’ protest in Bangladesh on July 18. As the populous country burns with anti-reservation protests by the youth, the authorities must take precautions to safeguard the media persons on …

In Bangladesh, the War on the Press Rages On
1 year, 7 months ago

In Bangladesh, the War on the Press Rages On

The Diplomat  

In the early hours of March 29, at around 4 a.m., journalist Shamsuzzaman Shams was picked up from his home in Dhaka by plainclothes police officers. On April 9, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina openly slammed Prothom Alo in Parliament, calling the paper “the enemy of the Awami League, democracy, and the people of the country.” A few hours later, a …

Why is Mexico still the most dangerous country for journalists?
2 years, 11 months ago

Why is Mexico still the most dangerous country for journalists?

Al Jazeera  

On Tuesday, January 25 at 19:30 GMT: Mexico is considered the most dangerous country in the world for journalists outside active war zones, and already in this year, three journalists have been killed. Lopez, who covered corruption and politics, had previously endured threats related to her work and was enrolled in Mexico’s programme to protect journalists. Seven were killed in …

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