CPJ, partners call on Bangladesh to dismiss Digital Security Act cases over freedom of expression
We write to seek your administration’s urgent intervention to immediately end the harassment and intimidation of journalist Adhora Yeasmean. More
Artists at Risk Connection Releases New Podcast, ‘Creating Artistic Resilience: Voices of Asia’
In a limited-run podcast Creating Artistic Resilience: Voices of Asia from PEN America’s Artists at Risk Connection, five artists and cultural rights defenders from Myanmar, Hong Kong, Malaysia, the… More
Shahidul Alam | Status: On Trial | Bangladesh
Shahidul Alam, photographer, journalist, and activist, is currently being detained for commenting about the student protests in Dhaka, Bangladesh. More
Artists Across Asia Face Dire Threats to Free Expression
“The reality is that artists in many parts of Asia are increasingly at risk merely for exercising their fundamental right to freedom of expression.” More
Bangladeshi Cartoonist Released on Bail, But Charges Must Be Dropped
Imprisoned Bangladeshi cartoonist Ahmed Kishore was granted bail today on health grounds after nearly a year in detention. More
PEN America Calls for the Imminent Release of Tortured Bangladeshi Cartoonist
“In what must be treated as a situation of utmost concern and urgency, PEN America calls for [Ahmed Kabir] Kishore’s immediate release.” More
PEN America Calls for Investigation into Death in Custody of Bangladeshi Writer
Bangladeshi writer and journalist Mushtaq Ahmed died in custody at Kashimpur High Security Prison on Thursday after nearly ten months in pre-trial detention. More
PEN America Welcomes Release of Bangladeshi Photojournalist
“We are overjoyed to learn that Shafiqul Islam Kajol has finally been granted bail and can be reunited with his family, including his son, who has staunchly campaigned for… More
“Found” Bangladeshi Photojournalist Must Be Released
“For 53 days, Shafiqul Islam Kajol’s family waited for news of his whereabouts–not knowing if he was dead or alive." More
Shamsuzzoha Manik | Status: Under Threat | Bangladesh
Bangladeshi translator, writer, editor, and publisher More
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