Bangladesh is a dangerous place for journalists. A dysfunctional democracy, criminalisation of politics and social unrest all contribute to raising the bar of risk-taking. According to New York based Committee to Protect Journalists, at least 14 Bangladeshi journalists have been killed since 1992. To make matters even more grievous, every year many journalists are being harassed for their incorrigible nosiness. Bangladeshi politicians and their henchmen are trying hard to muzzle these voices.
Posted on: Fri, 16 Aug 2013 13:41:18 +0000