CPJ urges probe into attacks on Bangladesh media
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 24 December 2025 | JP Asia Desk
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On December 23, civil society organizations called for investigations into violent attacks on media in Bangladesh. This is crucial as the country approaches national elections, with independent reporting essential for an informed electorate.Summary
DHAKA — Civil society organizations, including the Committee to Protect Journalists, on December 23 called for swift and transparent investigations into violent attacks targeting news outlets in Bangladesh, warning that such incidents pose a serious threat to freedom of expression.
In a public statement, the groups said attacks on media organizations undermine the public’s right to information and weaken democratic safeguards, particularly during politically sensitive periods.
Concerns ahead of national elections
The call comes as Bangladesh prepares for national elections, a time when independent reporting is critical for voters to access accurate and diverse information. Press freedom advocates have repeatedly warned that intimidation or violence against journalists can distort public discourse.
CPJ and allied organizations stressed that ensuring the safety of media workers and facilities is essential to maintaining public trust in the electoral process and preventing self-censorship among journalists.
Calls for accountability and protection
The organizations urged authorities to identify and prosecute those responsible, emphasizing that impunity for attacks on the press encourages further violence. They also called for preventive measures to protect media outlets and reporters.
While the statement focused on investigations, it also highlighted the broader need for institutional safeguards that uphold press freedom and the rule of law, noting that these principles are central to democratic stability.
ATTRIBUTION: Reporting based on public statements by the Committee to Protect Journalists and allied civil society organizations
Key Points
- CPJ and civil society groups issued a joint call on Dec. 23
- They urged transparent and swift investigations into attacks on media outlets
- Press freedom groups warned of heightened risks ahead of elections
- The statement emphasized accountability and protection for journalists
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