Laxmipur: Representative
Rakhtpur Upazila of Laxmipur, the journalists have held a human chain and protest program demanding the withdrawal of the case filed against two journalists as false, arranged and violent.
The two-hour long program was held in front of the Laxmipur Press Club on Monday (October 26) morning in front of the Laxmipur Press Club in the joint initiative of Laxmipur District and all Upazila Branches of Bangladesh.
The two journalists who were victims of the case are the Ratpur correspondent of Daily Banglabazar newspaper Abdullah Al Mamun and journalist Mizanur Rahman of the daily Sabuj Biplab, who met the Superintendent of Police after the human chain and demanded the release of two journalists.
The speakers in the human chain alleged that two journalists have been made accused in the case after proper investigation and verification of evidence. They claimed that this case has been filed for purposefully creating obstacles in the performance of their harbor and professional responsibilities.
The speakers said that journalists are in the society, corruption and corruption and He portrayed the other. But to reveal the truth, they have to face various false cases, threats and harassment, such incidents are worrying about the security of independent journalism and the media.
Journalist torture prevention cell Bangladesh chairman and editor-in-chief of daily newspaper. Khatrul Alam Rafique and Director (Law and Human Rights) Mohammad Ali Abir, President of Laxmipur District Branch AKM Mahmud Ridad conducted the program under the chairmanship of General Secretary Abu Mohammad Manjuri Ala. All members of the district including the president/general secretary of the district were present at the event.,
Journalist torture prevention cell Bangladesh Chairman Md. Khatarul Alam Rafiq said, “Don't accept the attempt to suppress their voices in any way by filing false and arranged cases against journalists. When a journalist is an incompetent, corruption and corruption of the society and It is the responsibility of the state to ensure his security without making him a smashing against others, but unfortunately, there are allegations of one after another violent cases against journalists in different parts of the country.”
He further said, “The case filed against two journalists in Rakhtpur, Laxmipur should be conducted fairly and impartially. If the investigation is found to be false, they should be dismissed from the case immediately. At the same time, if evidence of the case is found on purpose, legal action should be taken against the concerned persons.”
Khatrul Alam Rafiq said, “Journalist torture prevention cell Bangladesh will not accept any innocent journalist's injustice, torture or harassment. Our organization will be vocal in all the same and we will protest if the other journalists are attacked. If the case against journalists is not stopped, there will be a nationwide peaceful protest program.”
He appealed to the administration, “In the case of filing a case against journalists, the truth of the allegations should be verified and an impartial investigation. The administration should play a diligent role in the case of not being subjected to harassment due to personal outrage or the interests of the influential circles.”
The organization's director (laws and human rights) Mohammad Ali Abir said that it is important to investigate the allegations against journalists properly. If a journalist is purposely harassed, the organization will play a role in protecting his rights.
Journalist torture prevention cell of Bangladesh Laxmipur district and various upazila committees and journalists from various print, electronic and online media participated in the program.
An impartial investigation of the case filed against two journalists from the human chain, if the allegations are proved false, the journalist should stop the harassment and ensure a safe environment for independent professional responsibilities.
The speakers said on the alert that if the activities against journalists continue, a larger peaceful movement program will be announced in the future.
