Md Ziaoul Hoque·22 Jan 2025
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

  1. Repeal or reform the Digital Security Act
  2. Independent investigation of journalist murders
  3. Protection mechanism for threatened journalists
  4. Transparent media ownership regulations
  5. 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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