A protest meeting was held at Chuadanga Press Club on Friday evening condemning attacks on the offices of leading newspapers Prothom Alo and The Daily Star, as well as harassment, torture, and killings of journalists.

The meeting strongly denounced similar attacks on media offices across divisional and district levels. Participants demanded the arrest and exemplary punishment of those involved in the killing of Inqilab Moncho convenor Sharif Osman Hadi, as well as justice for the assault on New Age editor Nurul Kabir.

The event, presided over by Press Club president Rajib Hasan Kochi, described Hadi’s killing as a premeditated and brutal act, targeting a courageous activist of the July Movement. Speakers emphasized that such attacks undermine democratic movements and freedom of expression.

The protest also condemned vandalism at Prothom Alo and The Daily Star offices, calling for swift identification and legal action against the perpetrators. Participants urged the formation of an impartial investigation committee, immediate arrest of the real culprits, and strict measures to ensure media personnel safety. They warned of tougher programs if demands are not met.

Speakers at the meeting included Nazmul Haque Swapan, editor of Shomoy, NTV district correspondent Rafiqul Islam, Bangladesh Pratidin reporter Jaman Akhtar, Shomoy TV reporter Mahfuz Mamun, Naya Diganta district reporter Husain Malik, Star News district correspondent Zahir Raihan Shohag, and Jonbani district reporter Samsujjoha Rana.

The session concluded with prayers for Hadi’s departed soul and condolences to his bereaved family.