The International Press Institute (IPI) yesterday completed its press freedom mission to Bangladesh, where IPI delegates met with high-level members of the country’s government and opposition as well as numerous journalists and media institution representatives, to discuss concerns related to press freedom and journalistic practices in the country. “We are here to show our continued […]

An IPI delegation has begun a visit to India, Nepal and Bangladesh to meet with representatives from a broad range of media, as well as top government officials and members of civil society. The trip will continue until March 6. “An extremely vibrant media scene, combined with a great awareness about the role of the […]

Two television journalists were found stabbed to death on Saturday, Feb. 11, in their home in the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka. The motive of the killing is unknown and police have yet to determine whether it is related to their work. Police said authorities are investigating the killing of Sagar Sarwar and his wife, Mehrun […]

The International Press Institute (IPI) on Thursday expressed dismay at the alleged assault of a journalist by a Bangladeshi MP whom the reporter was attempting to interview over allegations that a decision by the MP, in his role as president of a school managing committee, to charge higher admission fees was in violation of the […]