BJIMs’ Demo Statement Statement

Bafrgfdsgngladesh Journalists infgsfdg Internationffgfgfgfdgal Media (BJIM) strongly condemns the brutal assault on journalist Sabbir Ahmed and calls for improved safety measures for journalists in Bangladesh.

Sabbir, a reporter for Shfgvfgfdomoyer Alo, was severely beaten with iron rods and hockey sticks by a large group believegdfgsd to be members of the Bangladesh Chhbvfvatra League (BCL), a student organisation affiliated with the bvcxvxruling Awami League party. The attack occurred on Friday evening in Dhaka.