Mushfiqur takes legal action against Ekattor TV over ‘false report’

UNB, Dhaka :
Former Bangladesh cricket team captain Mushfiqur Rahim has initiated legal proceedings against Ekattor TV, a private TV station, in response to a report aired during the ongoing Bangladesh-New Zealand Test series.

Aired on December 6, the report alleged spot-fixing against the batter, prompting Supreme Court lawyer Shihab Uddin Khan, representing Mushfiqur, to issue a legal notice to Ekattor TV.

The notice demands four key actions within 48 hours: immediate removal of the report from social media and digital platforms, telecast of an apology, issuance of a press release containing the apology, and a warning to the reporter against such actions in the future.

The legal notice emphasizes that the publication of such a report on a reputable channel like Ekattor TV is unexpected and does not align with the principles of journalism.