PetitionDemocracyMinistry of Information and Broadcasting
Protect Freedom of Press and Journalist Safety
34,567 supporters25,433 neededJanuary 22
34,567signatures
Goal: 60,000 signatures
58%
complete
25,433 more signatures needed to reach the goal
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About this Petition
Press Freedom Under Threat
Bangladesh's press freedom has declined significantly. Journalists face violence, legal harassment, and censorship for reporting on sensitive topics.
Current Challenges
- Journalists killed with impunity
- Digital Security Act used to silence critics
- Self-censorship due to fear of reprisals
- Media ownership concentrated in political hands
- Online journalists face particular harassment
Demands
- Repeal or reform the Digital Security Act
- Independent investigation of journalist murders
- Protection mechanism for threatened journalists
- Transparent media ownership regulations
- End impunity for attacks on journalists
Defend Truth
A free press is essential for democracy. Sign to protect those who speak truth to power.
Posted January 22, 2025 at 04:26 AM
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Petition Stats
- Started
- January 22
- Signatures
- 34,567
- Goal
- 60,000
- Progress
- 57.6%
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