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August 7, 2025 – Bangladesh –
Md Asaduzzaman Tuhin, a 38-year-old staff reporter for Daily Protidiner Kagoj in Gazipur, was brutally murdered on Thursday night in the Chandana Chowrasta area. While filming armed men with locally made weapons pursuing a young man, Tuhin was spotted by the group, who then chased and hacked him to death with machetes, according to CCTV footage examined by local police.
Shocking video of the attack circulated widely on social media, prompting immediate outrage from the media community and human rights advocates. The cruelty of the act, targeting a journalist simply documenting violence, sparked renewed calls for justice and stronger protections for media workers in Bangladesh.
In response, law enforcement has arrested three more suspects, identified as Faisal Hasan, Shah Jamal, and Suman, bringing the total number of arrests in the case to five. These developments follow a formal case filed by Tuhin’s elder brother at the Basan police station.
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) condemned the killing and demanded that authorities conduct a prompt and transparent investigation. RSF emphasised that attacks on journalists, especially those covering crime or corruption, must not go unpunished, and that press freedom must be upheld even in high-risk environments.
Tuhin’s death comes amid a broader pattern of violence against journalists in Bangladesh, where reporting on criminal activity and public wrongdoing often draws retribution. His murder has intensified concerns over the safety of journalists, particularly in regions where law enforcement and political oversight may be lacking.
As media organisations and civil society mourn the loss of a dedicated reporter, pressure is mounting on authorities to swiftly prosecute those responsible and implement safeguards to ensure journalists can work without fear of deadly reprisals.
References –
https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/dyk7x3ma2l
