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Killing, attacking journos protested in Thakurgaon


Published : 26 Feb 2021 08:42 PM

Journalists of Thakurgaon continued protesting the killing of Noakhali journalist Borhan Uddin Muzakkir and attack on local journalist Shakil Ahmed and his family members. They formed a human chain on the issue at Chourasta area in Thakurgaon on Friday. 

They demanded the arrest of the engaged, admonishing the attack on the journalists. People of different institutions including Pirganj Reporters Unity, Bairochuna Press Club, Online Journalist Association, TV Journalist Association, print and electronic media took part in the protest.

The programme had the speeches of local correspondent Jakir Hossain, Giti Gaman Chndra Ray, Abdur Rahman, Mujibur Rahman, Ayub Ansari, Ansarul Islam and others.

To mention, Raisul with some locals attacked journalist Shakil on last Tuesday over a trivial dispute. They stabbed and injured his parents, uncle and a cousin as well, when they came to save Shakil.

The next morning, Shakil filed a case as a plaintiff mentioning eight.