NOAB airs worry over attacks on press freedom

The Newspaper Owners Association of Bangladesh (NOAB) has expressed its serious concern over alleged frequent attacks on the freedom of the media in the country.
"In the last couple of days, there have been incidents of sit-in, attack and vandalism in front of the offices of the Prothom Alo and The Daily Star in the city," reads a press release issued by NOAB president AK Azad on Monday.
Similar incidents were also reported in front of the head office of the Prothom Alo at Karwanbazar on Sunday.
Later, the members of law-enforcement agencies and security forces dispersed the crowds, according to the NOAB release.
If someone has any objection over any news or editorial policy of a newspaper, the NOAB thinks, he/she can express their positions and statements intellectually through writings.
"The NOAB strongly condemns such incidents. At the same time, it calls on the government to crack down on mob justice at all types of institutions, including the media," cited the press statement. The association also requests all parties concerned to refrain from doing any activities that go against the freedom of expression.

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