Members of the Dhaka University Journalists’ Association faced severe delays while attempting to file a case at Shahbagh Police Station in Dhaka following an assault inside the station premises. The incident occurred on Thursday night, and on Friday evening, at least ten journalists went to the station to lodge a case against twelve identified leaders of the Chhatra Dal. However, they reportedly waited for nearly six hours without being able to locate the officer-in-charge (OC), who was said to be unavailable, and other officers did not disclose his whereabouts.
Ramna Division Deputy Commissioner Masud Alam accepted the complaint but said the case proceedings would begin once the OC arrived. As the night progressed without his appearance, the filing process remained stalled. The journalists expressed frustration, alleging that the police were delaying the case intentionally and possibly awaiting higher approval before proceeding.
The journalists further stated that the delay reflected disregard for press freedom and the rule of law, suggesting that the administration was protecting the attackers. They warned that such behavior undermines justice and raises serious concerns about media safety in Bangladesh.
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