PetitionDemocracyMinistry of Information and Broadcasting
Protect Freedom of Press and Journalist Safety
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About this Petition
Press Freedom Under Threat
Bangladesh's press freedom has declined significantly. Journalists face violence, legal harassment, and censorship for reporting on sensitive topics.
Current Challenges
- Journalists killed with impunity
- Digital Security Act used to silence critics
- Self-censorship due to fear of reprisals
- Media ownership concentrated in political hands
- Online journalists face particular harassment
Demands
- Repeal or reform the Digital Security Act
- Independent investigation of journalist murders
- Protection mechanism for threatened journalists
- Transparent media ownership regulations
- End impunity for attacks on journalists
Defend Truth
A free press is essential for democracy. Sign to protect those who speak truth to power.
Posted 22 Jan 2025
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- Started
- 22 Jan 2025
- Signatures
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- Goal
- 60k
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