Govt has failed to protect journalists: Watchdog

The US-based Committee to Protect Journalists has demanded action against those responsible for attacks against the press.

The US-based Committee to Protect Journalists has said the Bangladesh government has "failed" to protect journalists and demanded action against those responsible for attacks against the press.

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"We join our colleagues in Bangladesh in demanding immediate action against those responsible for these flagrant attacks," said CPJ executive director, Ann Cooper, referring to attack on a journalists' rally and the office of local Andoloner Bazar daily three days ago in western Kushtia district.

Quoting Bangladesh media, the CPJ in a statement released in New York yesterday said the attackers were supporters of Shahidul Islam, MP, of ruling BNP.

Among the 20 injured journalists, was Iqbal Sobhan Chowdhury, president of a journalists' union.