In Bangladesh’s Satkhira district, the Shyamnagar upazila has seen an unprecedented surge of over 300 individuals claiming to be journalists, many allegedly using fake press cards to gain influence and engage in extortion. Local sources report that eight separate press clubs now operate within the upazila, with more than 250 registered members and dozens of self-styled ‘independent reporters’ roaming freely. The misuse of press credentials has reportedly led to intimidation of officials, teachers, and business owners. Government officers, speaking anonymously, described a climate of fear and manipulation, where refusal to meet demands often results in negative coverage or online smear campaigns. Senior journalists in Shyamnagar, including Abu Sayed and Sheikh Afzalur Rahman, have urged authorities to shut down unverified online portals and enforce strict verification before issuing press cards. The situation underscores a growing crisis in local journalism ethics and regulation. Without intervention, professionals warn that genuine reporters may lose credibility, and public trust in the media could erode further.
উপজেলা প্রতিনিধি, শ্যামনগর (সাতক্ষীরা) সাতক্ষীরার শ্যামনগর উপজেলায় সাংবাদিকতা পেশার মর্যাদা যেন একদম তলানিতে। মাত্র একটি উপজেলায় এখন ‘সাংবাদিক’ পরিচয়ে ঘুরে বেড়াচ্ছেন ৩০০ জনেরও বেশি মানুষ—যাদের অধিকাংশই পেশাটিকে ব্যবহার করছেন ব্যক্তিগত প্রভাব, চাঁদাবা
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