OCAB condemns attacks on media in Bangladesh
Such brazen violence is intolerable and a direct threat to journalism, it said
Overseas Correspondents Association Bangladesh (OCAB), a platform representing international media based in Dhaka today (19 December), strongly condemned the violent attacks against journalists, editors, and media outlets carried out on Thursday night.
Such brazen violence is intolerable and a direct threat to journalism as it strikes at the pillars of a free press and an informed citizenry, OCAB said in a statement.
The platform demanded that authorities take concrete steps to ensure the safety of media professionals and launch a credible investigation without any delay to bring the culprits to justice.
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"The ability of journalists to work without fear and intimidation by both state and non-state elements is non-negotiable. Their protection is a prerequisite for upholding democratic values and the rule of law in the country," the statement reads.
OCAB President Nazrul Islam and General Secretary Julhas Alam issued the statement.
