Bangladeshi Journalists in International Media (BJIM) strongly condemns the physical assault on on-duty photojournalist Sheikh Ferdoush in Dhaka on Thursday (January 16, 2025).

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Ferdoush, a photographer with Daily Somoyer Alo, was documenting a demonstration where police used teargas and indiscriminately beat demonstrators in retaliation for brick-throwing.

During the incident, a riot police personnel assaulted Ferdoush with a baton, although he was visibly holding his professional camera.

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This unprovoked and unprofessional action by the police is a clear violation of press freedom.

BJIM demands that Ferdoush receive full medical treatment compensation and that justice is served for this attack.

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On behalf of all BJIM members,

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Sam Jahan, Convener, BJIM

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Muktadir Rashid, Executive Member, BJIM