
The Anti-Journalist Repression Cell Bangladesh has taken the initiative to form a seven-member central coordination committee to lead a movement demanding the unearthing of the true mystery behind the shooting death of journalist Lutful Zaman Alif Fakir in Durgapur, Netrokona, along with the swift arrest of all accused, a neutral investigation, and the assurance of justice.
The proposed committee is headed by the organization's Chairman and Chief Editor of Dainik Protiker Kagoj, Md. Khairul Alam Rafiq, with six other members included in the panel. The members are the organization's Central Unit Director (Law and Human Rights) Mohammad Ali Abir, journalist Mahmudul Hasan Riyad, journalist Billal Hossain Manik, journalist Jamal Uddin Khan, former President of Durgapur Press Club Md. Rafiqul Islam, and journalist Sayla Afroza Chowdhury.
According to the Anti-Journalist Repression Cell Bangladesh, the committee will work to undertake continuous programs, communicate with the administration, and unite the journalistic community to ensure a fair investigation and justice for journalist Alif's murder. One of the committee's key responsibilities will be organizing exchange meetings with the Superintendent of Police of Netrokona and related administrative bodies, checking on the progress of the murder case investigation, and intensifying demands to identify and arrest those involved in the killing. Additionally, peaceful movements, human chains, protest rallies, and other programs will be organized to demand the identification of the mastermind and potential planners behind the murder. The committee will also stand beside the family of the slain journalist, take initiatives to provide necessary legal assistance, and build a broader alliance integrating various journalist organizations, media workers, and human rights activists.
Organization Chairman Md. Khairul Alam Rafiq said, "Our primary goal is to unearth the true mystery of journalist Alif's murder, bring every criminal involved under the law, and ensure justice. We want to carry out peaceful programs unitedly to protect the safety and professional dignity of journalists." He further added that ensuring justice for a journalist's murder is not just the demand of a single family; it is tied to the security, dignity, and professional freedom of the entire journalistic community of the country.
It is worth noting that on the night of October 15, journalist Lutful Zaman Alif Fakir was shot and killed in Telunjia village of Utrail area under Birishiri Union of Durgapur Upazila in Netrokona. Following the incident, his wife, Anandita Sangma, filed a murder case at Durgapur Police Station. The Anti-Journalist Repression Cell Bangladesh stated that its initiatives of engaging in discussions with the concerned administration and organizing necessary peaceful programs will continue to demand a neutral investigation, the arrest of all culprits, and the delivery of justice.
— Daily Best News Desk • Fearless in the search for truth
Reported by Sakhawat Hossain Mamun, Netrokona • Edited by the Daily Best News desk. Send corrections to [email protected].







