“Bangladesh Editors Council Condemns Journalist Accreditation Revocation.”
Dhaka, Bangladesh – November 14, 2024: The Editors Council of Bangladesh has strongly condemned the interim government’s decision to revoke the accreditation of 167 journalists, warning that this move poses a serious threat to press freedom and democratic values.
According to a report from The Dhaka Tribune, the Press Information Department canceled the accreditations in three phases, affecting many senior journalists and editors. This action has sparked widespread concern and criticism from the country’s media community.
- Lack of Transparency Criticized by Council.
- Press Independence and Democracy Threatened.
- Government Seeks Interpol’s Help on Hasina.
- Authorities Report Deaths During Protest Crackdown.
- Growing Concerns Over Press Freedom and Stability.
Lack of Transparency Criticized by Council.
In an official statement, the Editors Council acknowledged the government’s right to investigate potential misuse of press credentials. However, they criticized the lack of transparency, stating that the withdrawal of accreditation without clear allegations or evidence sets a “dangerous precedent” that threatens the independence of the press.
Press Independence and Democracy Threatened.
The council emphasized that such actions undermine the essential role of the media in holding authorities accountable and weaken the country’s democratic environment.
Government Seeks Interpol’s Help on Hasina.
In a separate development, the interim government announced plans to seek Interpol’s assistance in extraditing former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and other political figures currently residing in India. Hasina, along with her party leaders, faces allegations of human rights violations related to the brutal suppression of a student-led protest movement.
Authorities Report Deaths During Protest Crackdown.
The interim authorities claim that 753 people were killed and thousands injured during the protests, with more than 60 charges of crimes against humanity and genocide filed against Hasina and her associates.
Growing Concerns Over Press Freedom and Stability.
The protests had been banned by the interim government, and police were present during the unrest. Several supporters of Hasina’s party have since been detained by law enforcement. This series of events has raised serious questions about press freedom and political stability in Bangladesh.
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