137 journalists sued so far

At least 137 journalists in Bangladesh face criminal charges in 32 cases related to the July uprising. They’ve been accused of murder, attempted murder, and even genocide alongside former PM Sheikh Hasina. Critics call this a threat to press freedom, while prosecutors claim journalists “aided and abetted” through their speeches. The Dhaka Union of Journalists warns these charges create a “culture of fear” in the profession.READ FULL