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Sheikh Hasina death sentence: Bangladesh's interim govt warns media

Sheikh Hasina death sentence: Bangladesh's interim govt warns media

Bangladesh’s interim government has warned all media outlets against publishing statements by “convicted and fugitive” former PM Sheikh Hasina after her death sentence, citing threats to national security, public order and potential incitement of violence

18 November,2025 11:01 AM IST | Dhaka | mid-day online correspondent
NHRC asks Andaman and Nicobar, Centre to pay Rs 10L to slain journalist's kin

NHRC asks Andaman and Nicobar, Centre to pay Rs 10L to slain journalist's kin

On Tuesday, the NHRC in its order directed the chief secretary of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and the secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to provide monetary compensation of Rs 5 lakh each to Dey’s family within two weeks

12 September,2025 04:39 PM IST | Mumbai | Vinod Kumar Menon
Tansparent investigation after Al Jazeera’s Anas al-Sharif killed in Gaza strike

Tansparent investigation after Al Jazeera’s Anas al-Sharif killed in Gaza strike

The organization urged a thorough and transparent probe into the circumstances surrounding al-Sharif’s death and reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the safety and independence of journalists worldwide

11 August,2025 10:42 AM IST | Washington, DC | mid-day online correspondent
Press freedom in Bangladesh worsens under Dr Mohammad Yunus, says Rights Group

Press freedom in Bangladesh worsens under Dr Mohammad Yunus, says Rights Group

The report also accuses Dr Yunus of weaponising state institutions to stifle dissent. The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU), which had not been used against journalists under Hasina, reportedly issued notices to 107 journalists over the past year

04 August,2025 10:23 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

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