Where Assassins are Emboldened and Thoughts are Imprisoned
The ghastly murder of five writers in Bangladesh this year highlights the rapidly shrinking space for free expression in the country. More
PEN Fears for Writers’ Safety in Bangladesh After Murder of Blogger Avijit Roy
PEN is alarmed at the ongoing pattern of violence against writers and journalists in Bangladesh, who appear to be targeted with impunity solely for the peaceful expression of their… More
Bangladesh: Blogger Killed in Machete Attack
Roy's blog promoted science and secularism. He died in Dhaka on Friday of multiple machete wounds inflicted by yet unknown assailants. More
British journalist found guilty of contempt in Bangladesh
PEN American Center joins English PEN and PEN International in expressing concern for British journalist David Bergman, who has been found guilty of contempt in a court in Bangladesh.… More