The cadres attacked Shafiqul Islam, a correspondent of the daily Janakantha, on Tuesday and continued to issue threats to him. While the attackers were roaming freely, police recorded a case against the journalist.

"I am feeling extremely insecure as the situation is changing so rapidly," Shafiq said on his cell phone while heading for Rajshahi from Bagmara last night.

Moshiur Rahman Pitar, a JMJB adherent, lodged a case alleging that Shafiq, also general secretary of Bagmara press club, and Mahfizur Rahman, president of the club, attacked his house and injured the family members.

He also threatened Shafiq on his cell phone and asked him not to visit Bhabaniganj in Bagmara for covering any report.

Shafiq received critical injuries when a group of four JMJB men, equipped with sharp weapons, attacked him on his way to the press club on Tuesday for helping other journalists write reports against the JMJB.

Shafiq filed a case with Bagmara police station, but no-one was arrested in this connection.

Bagmara officer-in-charge Motiar Rahman told reporters that the case filed against Shafiq was found 'false' during the primary investigation. "The case was filed only to save the attackers. We are looking for Pitar and his accomplices," he added.

Meanwhile, a Rapid Action Battalion team visited the scene.