MFC expresses concern over journo Nadeem’s killing

Staff Reporter  :
The Media Freedom Coalition (MFC) in Bangladesh has deeply expressed concerns at the deadly June 15 attack on Golam Rabbani Nadeem, the Jamalpur district correspondent of BanglaNews24.com and the Bakshiganj upazila correspondent of Ekattor TV.

“We offer our sincerest condolences to his family and friends. We are encouraged to learn that authorities have taken action by arresting the suspected perpetrators of the killing and by initiating legal proceedings,” MFC said in a press statement published on the official website of US Embassy in Dhaka on Thursday.

The statement was signed by eleven Embassies/High Commissions of Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Norway,Sweden, Switzerland, Netherlands, United Kingdom, and United States.

The Coalition also said that journalists play a vital role in asking difficult questions, reporting the facts, and promoting the free flow of ideas.

The Media Freedom Coalition calls on all in positions of influence in Bangladeshi society to speak up for press freedom, the right of journalists to work without fear of retribution or harm, and the need to hold to account those responsible for attacks on journalists.

Journalist Nadim passed away at Mymensingh Medical College Hospital on June 16 after sustaining severe injuries in an attack by unidentified assailants on June 15.

According to Nadeem’s family, he had been receiving threats from Mahamudul Alam Babu, a local chairman, due to his investigative reports on corruption.

Meanwhile, law enforcement authorities have detained five individuals, including Mahmudul Alam Babu, the primary suspect, in connection with the murder.