A journalist was seriously injured in a terrorist attack while collecting news in Rajapur upazila of Jhalakathi district. The incident occurred around 4 p.m. on Tuesday in Ward No. 1 of the Sadar Union. The injured journalist, Md. Moinul Haque Lipu Matubbar, aged 45, is the Jhalakathi district correspondent for ATN News and the daily Desh Rupantor, as well as the president of Rajapur Reporters Unity.

According to police and local sources, several individuals identified as Md. Shanto Sikder, Md. Rizon Sikder, Md. Shakil Sikder, Md. Bappi Sikder, and Md. Jony attacked the journalist with local weapons while he was on duty. Locals rushed to the scene after hearing his cries for help, prompting the attackers to flee. The injured journalist was rescued and taken to Rajapur Upazila Health Complex for treatment.

Rajapur Police Station Officer-in-Charge Sujon Biswas confirmed that a written complaint has been filed. The process of registering a case is underway, and operations are ongoing to arrest the suspects.