Editors' Council condemns attacks on journalists

The Editors' Council has expressed deep concern and condemnation over the attacks on journalists during the political programmes in the capital on Saturday (October 28).

In a statement, the Council said around 25 journalists were injured or came under attacks while discharging their professional duties during BNP's grand rally.

According to the statement, journalists as part of their professional duties collect news of programmes of different political parties and present those for the people.

"… it is a matter of great concern that journalists come under attack during discharging their professional duties," the statement said

The Editors' Council urged all political parties and the law enforcing agencies to ensure security of journalists during their professional duties.