Solidarity meet: Closure of Amar Desh, Channel-I protested
A group of Dhaka University teachers formed a
human chain at the Central Shaheed Minar on Sunday to
protest the closure of Channel One TV and Amar Desh
human chain at the Central Shaheed Minar on Sunday to
protest the closure of Channel One TV and Amar Desh
Political leaders, journalists and professionals yesterday demanded immediate republication of the Daily Amar Desh, release of its acting editor Mahmudur Rahman and reopening the Channel 1.
Otherwise a tough united movement against the government would be formed that would ultimately unseat the government, they threatened.
The demand and threat were made at a token hunger strike and solidarity gathering held at the National Press Club in the city, organised by Jatiya Gonotantrik Party (Jagpa) protesting cancellation of Amar Desh's declaration and arrest of its acting editor Mahmudur Rahman.
Jagpa president Shafiul Alam presided over the programme where leaders of different political parties, journalists and professionals attended and expressed their solidarity.
Among them, BNP standing committee member Barrister Moudud Ahmed, opposition chief whip Joynul Abedin Faruk, BNP Vice Chairman Begum Razia Foyez, Assistant Secretary of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Mohammad Kamruzzaman, Press Club president Shawkat Mahmud, former BDR DG Maj Gen (Retd) ALM Fazlur Rahman, NPP President Sheikh Shawkat Hossain Nilu, NDP president Khandaker Gulam Mortuza, general secretary of Bangladesh Jatiya Party Shamim Al Mamun, general secretary of Islami Oikkya Jote Maulana Abdul Latif Nijami, Islamic Party president Advocate Abdul Mabin, poet Abdul Hye Shikder, BFUJ president Ruhul Amin Gazi, Jubo Dal president Moazzem Hossain Alal, Prof Rehana Prodhan, NAP Secretary Gulam Mostafa Bhuiyan and Swadinata Forum president Abu Naser Mohammad Rahmatullah.
Protesting closure of Amar Desh and arrest of its editor Mahmudur Rahman, Barrister Moudud said that the incident is undemocratic, unprecedented and it is a negative signal for the Government.
He called upon the editors of the national dailies, all journalists and owners of media to wage a strong united movement against such fascist and autocratic behavior of the Government saying that otherwise, the government would attack on other media gradually.
About 2 pm, Barrister Moudud finished the token hunger strike by feeding juice to Jagpa president and its leaders.
Meanwhile, professional leaders formed a human chain in front of the National Press Club demanding immediate withdrawal of the decision of cancellation of Amar Desh's declaration and release of its acting editor.
They gave two days ultimatum to the government for fulfilling their demand, otherwise they would observe day-long hunger strike programme on June 8 in front of the Press Club.
Presided over by BFUJ president Ruhul Amin Gazi, it was attended, among others, by prominent journalist Ataus Samad, Press Club president and general secretary Shawkat Mahmud and Kamal Uddin Sabuj, DUJ president Abdus Shaheed, BNP central leaders Narul Islam Khan and Selima Rahman, former BMA president Prof Dr AKM Azizul Haque, Prof Dr AZM Zahid Hossain, former secretary ANH Akter Hossain, cultural personality Chasi Najrul Islam and DU professor Dr Aminur Rahman Majumder.
Over hundred teachers of Dhaka University, which are the supporters of white panel, formed a human chain at the Central Shaheed Minar protesting closure of Amar Desh and arrest of its editor.
The programme was attended, among others, by former Pro VC Prof AFM Yusuf Haider, Secretary of DU Teachers' Association Prof Obaidul Islam, Science Faculty Dean Tajmeri SA Islam, Business Faculty Dean Prof Dr Md Abbas Ali Khan, Law Faculty Dean Prof Burhan Uddin Khan, Engeneering Faculty Dean Prof Shaheeda Rafique, Jahurul Haque Hall Provost Dr Jahidul Islam and Fazlul Haque Hall Provost Prof Mozammel Haque.
On the other hand, Dhaka University Journalists' Association (DUJA) demanded withdrawal of cancellation of Amar Desh's declaration and immediate release of its editor Mahmudur Rahman.
In a joint statement, DUJA president Rakib Ahmed and its general secretary Saidur Rahman said that the action against Amar Desh and arrest of its editor is a threat for the freedom of media and the democracy.
Otherwise a tough united movement against the government would be formed that would ultimately unseat the government, they threatened.
The demand and threat were made at a token hunger strike and solidarity gathering held at the National Press Club in the city, organised by Jatiya Gonotantrik Party (Jagpa) protesting cancellation of Amar Desh's declaration and arrest of its acting editor Mahmudur Rahman.
Jagpa president Shafiul Alam presided over the programme where leaders of different political parties, journalists and professionals attended and expressed their solidarity.
Among them, BNP standing committee member Barrister Moudud Ahmed, opposition chief whip Joynul Abedin Faruk, BNP Vice Chairman Begum Razia Foyez, Assistant Secretary of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Mohammad Kamruzzaman, Press Club president Shawkat Mahmud, former BDR DG Maj Gen (Retd) ALM Fazlur Rahman, NPP President Sheikh Shawkat Hossain Nilu, NDP president Khandaker Gulam Mortuza, general secretary of Bangladesh Jatiya Party Shamim Al Mamun, general secretary of Islami Oikkya Jote Maulana Abdul Latif Nijami, Islamic Party president Advocate Abdul Mabin, poet Abdul Hye Shikder, BFUJ president Ruhul Amin Gazi, Jubo Dal president Moazzem Hossain Alal, Prof Rehana Prodhan, NAP Secretary Gulam Mostafa Bhuiyan and Swadinata Forum president Abu Naser Mohammad Rahmatullah.
Protesting closure of Amar Desh and arrest of its editor Mahmudur Rahman, Barrister Moudud said that the incident is undemocratic, unprecedented and it is a negative signal for the Government.
He called upon the editors of the national dailies, all journalists and owners of media to wage a strong united movement against such fascist and autocratic behavior of the Government saying that otherwise, the government would attack on other media gradually.
About 2 pm, Barrister Moudud finished the token hunger strike by feeding juice to Jagpa president and its leaders.
Meanwhile, professional leaders formed a human chain in front of the National Press Club demanding immediate withdrawal of the decision of cancellation of Amar Desh's declaration and release of its acting editor.
They gave two days ultimatum to the government for fulfilling their demand, otherwise they would observe day-long hunger strike programme on June 8 in front of the Press Club.
Presided over by BFUJ president Ruhul Amin Gazi, it was attended, among others, by prominent journalist Ataus Samad, Press Club president and general secretary Shawkat Mahmud and Kamal Uddin Sabuj, DUJ president Abdus Shaheed, BNP central leaders Narul Islam Khan and Selima Rahman, former BMA president Prof Dr AKM Azizul Haque, Prof Dr AZM Zahid Hossain, former secretary ANH Akter Hossain, cultural personality Chasi Najrul Islam and DU professor Dr Aminur Rahman Majumder.
Over hundred teachers of Dhaka University, which are the supporters of white panel, formed a human chain at the Central Shaheed Minar protesting closure of Amar Desh and arrest of its editor.
The programme was attended, among others, by former Pro VC Prof AFM Yusuf Haider, Secretary of DU Teachers' Association Prof Obaidul Islam, Science Faculty Dean Tajmeri SA Islam, Business Faculty Dean Prof Dr Md Abbas Ali Khan, Law Faculty Dean Prof Burhan Uddin Khan, Engeneering Faculty Dean Prof Shaheeda Rafique, Jahurul Haque Hall Provost Dr Jahidul Islam and Fazlul Haque Hall Provost Prof Mozammel Haque.
On the other hand, Dhaka University Journalists' Association (DUJA) demanded withdrawal of cancellation of Amar Desh's declaration and immediate release of its editor Mahmudur Rahman.
In a joint statement, DUJA president Rakib Ahmed and its general secretary Saidur Rahman said that the action against Amar Desh and arrest of its editor is a threat for the freedom of media and the democracy.
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