National Human Rights Commission Chairman Kazi Reazul Haque has condemned the attacks on journalists, describing the incident ‘uncalled for.’
More than five journalists, including the Dhaka-based Associated Press photojournalist, were injured while covering the student demonstration across Dhaka city on Sunday (Aug 5) after activists of ruling Awami League’s front bodies allegedly attacked them.
“The journalists are rights activists and attacks on them are uncalled for,” Haque said in a statement on Tuesday (Aus 7).
“Nobody is above law. The authorities concerned will have to bring the perpetrators to book as soon as possible and ensure punishment to them,” it adds.
On the arrest of awarding-winning photographer Shahidul Alam, the NHRC Chairman said, “Alam’s wife informed the Commission in black and white about his condition.”
“The Commission has written to the home ministry recommending the ministry to take steps to ensure that agencies concerned can comply with constitution, courts’ order and laws while interrogating Alam,” said Haque.