Special Correspondent: A human chain and memorandum submission to the District Commissioner’s office were organized in Gazipur protesting a brutal attack on journalist Mosleh Uddin Bachchu.
The program was held on Thursday (April 23) at around 11:00 AM in front of the main gate of the Gazipur District Commissioner’s office, initiated by the Gazipur Central Press Club.
Speakers at the human chain said that such a brutal attack on a professional journalist is not an isolated incident; rather, it is a direct attack on independent journalism, freedom of expression, and media security. They demanded the immediate arrest of the attackers, a fair and impartial investigation into the incident, and ensured the best possible medical treatment and security for the injured journalist.
They further stated that the continued attacks on journalists in the country pose a serious threat to democracy and the rule of law. Therefore, ensuring journalists’ safety requires effective and permanent measures, which is now a matter of urgent necessity. They also announced that all journalist organizations will remain united and continue their movement until justice is served in the case.
Among those who spoke at the event were Gazipur Central Press Club President Md. Abdul Wahab Rinku, Dhaka Press Club Finance Secretary M. Nazrul Islam, Organizational Secretary M. H. Mahfuz, Tongi Press Club General Secretary Md. Kalimullah Iqbal, Society of National Media Commission Central President A.K.M. Azizul Haque, General Secretary Md. Monir Hossain Chowdhury, Organizational Secretary Kamal Khan, and other local journalist leaders.
It is noted that journalist Mosleh Uddin Bachchu, General Secretary of Dhaka Press Club, was previously attacked in a pre-planned assault by local criminal groups in the B.K. Bari area of Mirzapur Union under Joydebpur Police Station in Gazipur Sadar Upazila. He was severely injured after being beaten with hammers and sticks and was admitted to Gazipur Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmad Medical College Hospital for treatment.
