An official website of the United States government

Worldwide Caution: The Department of State advises Americans worldwide to exercise increased caution.

Statement of Media Freedom Coalition in Bangladesh on Closing of Dainik Dinkal
2 MINUTE READ
February 24, 2023

 

February 24, 2023 – Dhaka, Bangladesh

We, the undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition in Bangladesh, express our concern about the Government of Bangladesh’s recent decision to cancel the declaration (authorization to publish) of the Dainik Dinkal.  A free press and free speech play a key role in a transparent democracy.

Signed:
Australia
Canada
Denmark
Netherlands
Norway
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom
United States