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Press freedom shrinks in Bangladesh, Dutch ambassador
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DHAKA, 05 November 2022, (TON): The ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Bangladesh Anne van Leeuwen said "Press freedom is shrinking in Bangladesh and freedom of speech, rule of law, and democratic practice are crucial for a country.”
He said “freedom of speech and press freedom are violated by the very people who are supposed to protect the rights of the people.”
He said “journalists were working under a constant threat everywhere.”
The Dutch envoy added “freedom of speech is a constitutional right of the citizens which should be protected to ensure rule of law.”
Among others, World Press Photo jury member Abir Abdullah, World Press Photo Foundation executive director Joumana El Zein Khoury and Drik managing director Shahidul Alam spoke at the event.
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