Nadim Murder Case Following the Path of the Unresolved Sagar-Runi Investigation

October 19, 2025

The murder case of Golam Rabbani Nadim, former Jamalpur district correspondent of BanglaNews24.com and former upazila correspondent of Ekattor TV, appears to be following the same unresolved path as the infamous Sagar-Runi double murder case. Despite two years having passed, there has been little to no progress in the investigation or trial. Nadim’s family alleges that efforts are being made to shield the real perpetrators. During an on-site visit on Saturday (October 18), Nadim’s wife, Monira Begum, and his father, retired BDR member Abdul Karim, made these allegations to Md. Khairul Alam Rafiq, Chairman of Journalist Torture Prevention Cell Bangladesh (JTP Cell), and his team. Monira Begum stated, “Under the leadership of former Awami League leader of Sadurpara Union, Mahmudul Alam alias Babu Chairman, 27 people were involved in my husband’s murder, but only 9 names were included in the charge sheet. The real killers remain at large, posing a threat to us. We have filed a no-confidence petition in court mentioning the names of the actual accused and are now awaiting a hearing.” She added, “We are helpless. No one is standing by us except the journalists of Bakshiganj, who have been providing continuous support and encouragement. I demand maximum punishment for my husband’s killers.” At the time, JTP Cell Chairman Md. Khairul Alam Rafiq said, “Since 1992, a total of 69 journalists have been murdered in Bangladesh. The absence of exemplary justice in these cases has emboldened killers to strike again — as seen in the recent public murder of Asaduzzaman Tuhin, staff reporter of Dainik Protidhiner Kagoj in Gazipur. The entire journalism community, and indeed the whole nation, mourned his death.” He described Nadim’s murder as a “sensational and brutal killing” carried out by professional assassins. “The investigating officers have repeatedly staged drama-like acts to protect the real culprits — much like in the Sagar-Runi case, where...

Mymensingh Administration Cancels Declarations of 11 Local Newspapers

October 13, 2025

The Mymensingh district administration has cancelled the publication declarations of 11 newspapers published from the district. The cancellation order was issued last Thursday, and official letters were delivered to the concerned publishers and editors on Sunday and Monday, according to the administration. The newspapers whose declarations have been revoked are: Dainik Ajker Mymensingh (edited by Md. Shamsul Alam Khan), Dainik Desher Khobor (edited by F.M.A. Salam), Dainik Bishwer Mukhopatra (edited by N.B.M. Ibrahim Khalil Rahim), Dainik Ishika (founded by the late Abdur Razzaq Talukder), Dainik Adommo Bangla (edited by Nasir Uddin Ahmed), Dainik Alokito Mymensingh and Dainik Digonto Bangla (edited by A.N.M. Faruk), Dainik Jahan (published by Sheikh Mehedi Hasan Nadim), Dainik Kishaner Desh (edited by Omar Faruk), Hridoye Bangladesh (edited by Farida Yasmin Ratna), Saptahik Poridhi (edited by Bikash Roy). On Monday (October 13) afternoon, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) of Mymensingh Umme Habiba Meera confirmed the cancellation, stating that letters were sent to all concerned editors and publishers last Thursday. According to the official notice, on April 10 and 13, the 11 newspapers were found to have published identical reports and images on the second and third pages, and those issues were not printed from approved printing presses. Consequently, on April 16, the administration issued show-cause notices to 13 editors and publishers. On April 21, the publishers responded, admitting the error and blaming the issue on an external printing press’s negligence and a breakdown in their own printing system. However, the explanations were deemed unsatisfactory and unacceptable. Subsequently, on May 18, an executive magistrate conducted an on-site investigation, which confirmed that the 11 newspapers were not being printed from authorized presses—a clear violation of Sections 4 and 7 of the Printing Presses and Publications (Declaration and Registration)...

Journalist Murder in Bagerhat: Leaders of the Journalist Torture Prevention Cell Heading to the Crime Scene

October 08, 2025

The brutal killing of journalist A.S.M. Hayat Uddin in Bagerhat has sparked outrage, anger, and strong reactions across the journalism community in Bangladesh. To meet the victim’s family and colleagues and to review the progress of the investigation, a high-level delegation from the Journalist Torture Prevention Cell Bangladesh is set to visit the crime scene next week. According to preliminary reports, the slain journalist A.S.M. Hayat Uddin was employed with the Daily Bhorer Chetana. Allegations suggest that he was murdered in a premeditated attack. The victim’s family has filed a murder case with the local police station, and the police have already begun an investigation. In an official statement, the Journalist Torture Prevention Cell Bangladesh declared, “If the safety of journalists cannot be ensured, the freedom of journalism will face a grave threat.” The organization demanded a thorough investigation and swift justice for those responsible for the killing. Following the incident, several top leaders of the organization — including its Chief Md. Khairul Alam Rafiq (Daily Protidhiner Kagoj), Director (Investigation) Gouranga Debnath Opu (Kaler Kantho), Director (Operation & Media) Azharul Haque (Prothom Alo), Director (Service & Media) Sohag Arefin (Protidhiner Kagoj), and Unit Chief Rezaul Karim Reza — along with other members and representatives, will travel to Bagerhat. Meanwhile, journalists in Bagerhat, along with the local Press Club, have staged human chains and protest demonstrations demanding justice. Leaders at the protest warned that if swift justice is not ensured, journalists across the country will launch tougher movements. Local administration officials stated that the investigation is being carried out with the highest priority, and efforts have been intensified to apprehend those responsible for the murder....