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July 18, 2025 – Bangladesh –
Khandaker Shah Alam, a local journalist from Bangladesh, has died after succumbing to injuries sustained in a brutal targeted attack in June 2025. His death has drawn strong condemnation from Reporters Without Borders (RSF), which is urging Bangladeshi authorities to investigate the case swiftly and ensure that those responsible are held accountable.
Alam, known for his community-based reporting, was attacked under circumstances that suggest he was deliberately targeted. Although the precise motive remains under investigation, the nature of the assault and his journalistic work point to a pattern of hostility toward reporters, especially those working outside major urban centers. Alam’s death underscores the worsening climate for journalists in Bangladesh, where attacks, intimidation, and legal harassment have become alarmingly common.
RSF has issued a statement demanding that the Bangladeshi government conduct a transparent and thorough investigation. The organization emphasized that Alam’s killing is not an isolated incident but part of a broader trend of increasing violence against journalists in the country. In recent months, several reporters have faced threats, physical assaults, or arbitrary detention, with little to no legal recourse.
Bangladesh currently ranks low on the World Press Freedom Index, and journalists often face both physical dangers and legislative constraints, particularly under the controversial Digital Security Act. Critics argue that this law has been used to silence dissenting voices and prosecute journalists for reporting that challenges government narratives.
RSF has warned that unless the government takes meaningful steps to protect journalists and prosecute offenders, a culture of impunity will continue to flourish. The organization also highlighted the need for stronger protections for rural reporters, who are often more vulnerable and lack institutional support.
The death of Khandaker Shah Alam is a stark reminder of the dangers facing journalists in Bangladesh today. It adds to a growing list of cases that illustrate the urgent need for reform, accountability, and respect for press freedom in the country. Alam’s legacy now stands as a symbol of the risks journalists endure in pursuit of truth and public accountability.
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