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Journalist Murdered in Bangladesh for Extortion Reporting

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Investigative journalist Md Asaduzzaman Tuhin was stabbed to death in Gazipur on August 7, allegedly after reporting on extortion in the local area. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) strongly condemns his murder and urges local authorities to protect journalists and ensure they can perform their duties without fear of violence or retribution. Tuhin's murder follows a pattern of violent attacks on journalists in Bangladesh, with the country ranking as the second deadliest for journalists in South Asia between May 1, 2024, and April 30, 2025.

Key Takeaways:

  • Journalist Md Asaduzzaman Tuhin was stabbed to death in Gazipur on August 7, allegedly due to his reporting on extortion in the local area.
  • The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) condemns the murder and urges local authorities to take action to protect journalists and ensure they can perform their duties without fear of violence or retribution.
  • Tuhin's murder follows the killing of Bangladeshi journalist Khandaker Shah Alam on June 25 in a targeted retaliation for his reporting.
  • Bangladesh was the second deadliest country behind Pakistan for journalists in South Asia between May 1, 2024, and April 30, 2025, according to the IFJ South Asia Press Freedom Report.
  • Anwar Hossain, a Gazipur-based journalist, was beaten and seriously injured on August 6 for allegedly protesting extortion from local vendors.
  • The IFJ is investigating the incident and urging the interim government to uphold its commitment to the safety and security of media workers.

Statistics:

  • 1 journalist killed in Bangladesh on August 7, 2025
  • 2 journalists attacked in Bangladesh in the past week (Tuhin on August 7 and Anwar Hossain on August 6)
  • 7 reported cases of violence against journalists in Bangladesh between May 1, 2024, and April 30, 2025
  • Bangladesh ranked as the second deadliest country for journalists in South Asia between May 1, 2024, and April 30, 2025
  • 91% of journalists in Bangladesh reported facing physical or psychological threats between May 1, 2024, and April 30, 2025, according to the IFJ South Asia Press Freedom Report.

Sources:

  • International Federation of Journalists (IFJ)
  • Bangladesh media outlets (Daily Protidiner Kagoj, Bangladesher Alo)
  • IFJ South Asia Press Freedom Report 2025.

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