Journalist accused of receiving death threats for publishing news

Riyadul Islam Jamal Special Correspondent:

A death threat has been made against Ahmed Akbar, the South Surma correspondent of Daily Jugantor Bangladesh, for publishing news against drugs and gambling. A written complaint has been filed with the police station against Nantu Lal as the accused in this incident.

According to the complaint source, after publishing the news, journalist Ahmed Akbar was threatened with intimidation and death by sending multiple voice messages to his personal WhatsApp number. It is alleged that he was threatened with the consequences of publishing the news in these voice messages.

Journalist Ahmed Akbar said that he published news on drugs and gambling in the course of his professional duties. Since then, he has been threatened with intimidation and death threats in various ways. He has sought the intervention of law enforcement agencies in this incident to ensure his safety.

A written complaint has been filed with the police station in this regard and a demand has been made to take legal action.

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