Speaking at a program organized by the Editors’ Council at the National Press Club, Anam said, “It is beyond imagination. If journalism means being accused of murder, then where is the right to speak the truth, to ask questions, and to expose corruption?”
He further stated, “The misuse of legal instruments to silence journalists has become alarmingly common. This trend poses a serious threat to democracy. The government must ensure the safety of journalists and treat them not as enemies, but as allies in the pursuit of accountability.”
Other members of the Editors’ Council also expressed deep concern over the growing number of politically motivated lawsuits against journalists, the weaponization of the Digital Security Act, the economic crisis facing newspapers, and the shrinking space for freedom of expression.
A Disturbing Reality: According to recent data, at least 266 journalists in Bangladesh have been sued in the past year alone—facing charges ranging from murder and extortion to sedition. In most cases, the lawsuits followed reports that exposed powerful political or business interests.
Against this backdrop, Mahfuz Anam’s question is not just a comment—it is a reflection of the terrifying reality confronting journalism in Bangladesh today.
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