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How press freedom was built over centuries, how Bangladesh is watching it unravel

How press freedom was built over centuries, how Bangladesh is watching it unravel

When press freedom is weakened for too long, the watchdog is first leashed, then blamed for not barking, and finally attacked for existing at all

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Rights groups warn of shrinking democratic space in Bangladesh

New Age Editor and Editors' Council President Nurul Kabir speaks at a talk show. Photo: Screengrab from video

A part of govt, or govt as a whole, allowed this to happen: Nurul Kabir on attacks on Prothom Alo, Daily Star

Nahid Islam, convener of the newly formed National Citizen Party, which is led by students who were at the forefront of last year's protests that ousted Sheikh Hasina, poses for a photo in Dhaka on 5 March 2025. Reuters/Mohammad Ponir Hossain

Part of interim govt, social and political back-up behind attacks on media, cultural institution: Nahid

Karachi Press Club. Photo: Collected

Karachi Press Club condemns attacks on Bangladeshi media

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'The best ever and historic' election sans free media?

Govt rejects NOAB's claims, reaffirms commitment to media freedom

Govt rejects NOAB's claims, reaffirms commitment to media freedom

Paramount closes $8 billion merger with Skydance after settling '60 Minutes' lawsuit

Paramount closes $8 billion merger with Skydance after settling '60 Minutes' lawsuit

496 journalists faced harassment in one year: TIB

496 journalists faced harassment in one year: TIB

File photo of BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman. Photo: Collected

Media not yet fully free from fascist forces despite 5 August regime fall: Tarique

The Daily Star Editor Mahfuz Anam. Photo: Collected

Mass cases against journos obstacle to press freedom: Editors’ Council

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In Bangladesh 2.0, state of journalism remains far from ideal

Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad Majumdar spoke at a discussion titled "Bangladesh after the July Revolution: Challenges for the Media", held at the Chattogram Press Club’s July Revolution Memorial Hall on 2 May 2025. Photo: TBS

Govt had no role in wrongful termination of 3 journos: CA Deputy Press Secy