Articles by Media Watch
World Bank report outlines constraints on the media’s effectiveness
(Media Watch/IFEX) – The following is a 23 July 2002 Media Watch press release: WORLD BANK’S OBSERVATIONS ON BANGLADESH MEDIA MEDIA WATCH: In a report on good governance in Bangladesh, the World Bank has observed, “The press’s effectiveness as agents of accountability towards ensuring good governance in the country is constrained by a number of […]
World Bank calls for shift in “culture of secrecy” to open up information channels
(Media Watch/IFEX) – The following is a 13 July 2002 Media Watch press release: Government’s “culture of secrecy” requires a 180-degree shift, says World Bank MEDIA WATCH: The World Bank has called for a total shift in the government’s “culture of secrecy” with regards to making information available to the public to ensure financial accountability […]
Newspaper’s licence revoked
(Media Watch/IFEX) – The following is a 5 July 2002 Media Watch press release: Newspaper declaration (licence) cancelled The deputy commissioner of Natore (one of the districts of northern Bangladesh) has cancelled the licence of “Dainik Uttarbanga Barta”, the only daily newspaper in the district. In an official order issued on 4 July 2002, District […]
Critically injured journalist missing from hospital
(Media Watch/IFEX) – A critically injured journalist is reportedly missing from the Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH). He was admitted on 28 April 2002, early in the morning, after being severely beaten by thugs in the south-western district town of Kushtia on 27 April. Mizanur Rahaman Bhiza, staff correspondent of the local Kushtia daily, was […]
Journalists receive death threats, others attacked and injured
(Media Watch/IFEX) – The following is a 20 April 2002 Media Watch press release: Several journalists in Bangladesh have received death threats. A group of criminals attacked a journalist’s house. At least one journalist was injured and one fled with his family to save his life. 1. On 18 April 2002, a group of organised […]
Journalists receive death threats, government plans to sue magazine
(Media Watch/IFEX) – The following is a 6 April 2002 Media Watch press release: 1. On 5 April 2002, terrorists threatened to kill M. A. Feroz and Latif Siddiqi, local journalists and members of the Gazipur press club. The individuals also threatened to blow up the Gazipur press club. A general diary was filed with […]
Court rules against private television station
(Media Watch/IFEX) – The following is an 18 March 2002 Media Watch press release: Today, the High Court ruled that Ekushey Television’s (ETV) license is illegal. ETV is the first private TV station in the country operating for more than two years. The verdict was issued in response to a writ petition filed in September […]
Two journalists receive death threats, press club members threatened
(Media Watch/IFEX) – The following is an 18 March 2002 Media Watch press release: JOURNALISTS RECEIVE DEATH THREATS Two journalists have received death threats in two separate incidents. In a third incident, terrorists entered the premises of a press club and openly threatened journalists. 1. Tuhin Aronnaya, Meherpur district correspondent for the daily Prothom Alo, […]