defamation
‘Baby Reindeer’s’ real-life Martha sues Netflix, Richard Gadd for defamation
The Netflix series “Baby Reindeer”, based on Fiona Harvey’s character, has gained worldwide popularity since its release. However, the real-life Fiona was obligated to come into the spotlight following public criticism to express her account of events.
HC stays proceedings of 10 cases against Star editor
High Court has stayed for three months the proceedings of 10 cases filed on charges of defamation and sedition against The Daily Star Editor and Publisher Mahfuz Anam.
Comment on Joy: Tk 1cr defamation case against Khaleda
A Tk 1-crore defamation case is filed with a Comilla court against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia for her saying that prime minister’s son Sajeeb Wazed Joy has US$300 million in a bank account.
Editors Guild of India concerned over lawsuits against Star editor
The Editors Guild of India expresses its deep concern at the barrage of criminal defamation and sedition cases filed against Mahfuz Anam, editor and publisher of Bangladesh’s The Daily Star and a columnist of several Indian newspapers.
Arrest warrant issued for Janakantha editor, 2 others
A Dhaka court issues arrest warrant against the Daily Janakantha Editor Atiqullah Khan Masud, Advisory Editor Toab Khan and Executive Editor Swadesh Roy in a defamation case as they fail to appear before it.
Star editor gets bail in Faridpur
The Daily Star Editor and Publisher Mahfuz Anam has secured bail in a Tk 50-crore defamation case in Faridpur.
Star editor gets bail in Gazipur
The Daily Star Editor and Publisher Mahfuz Anam has secured bail in a Tk 5 crore defamation case in Gazipur.
Star editor gets bail in Rangpur
Rangpur court grants bail to Daily Star Editor Mahfuz Anam in a defamation case filed by ruling Awami League’s Rangpur district organising secretary. The court sets May 26 for next hearing.
Charging Bangladesh editors is dramatic backslide: HRW
Human Rights Watch urges Bangladesh authorities to immediately withdraw all criminal charges filed against the editors of The Daily Star and Prothom Alo. It also urges repeal of criminal defamation and sedition laws, saying those “violate international standards”.
‘Baby Reindeer’s’ real-life Martha sues Netflix, Richard Gadd for defamation
The Netflix series “Baby Reindeer”, based on Fiona Harvey’s character, has gained worldwide popularity since its release. However, the real-life Fiona was obligated to come into the spotlight following public criticism to express her account of events.
HC stays proceedings of 10 cases against Star editor
High Court has stayed for three months the proceedings of 10 cases filed on charges of defamation and sedition against The Daily Star Editor and Publisher Mahfuz Anam.
Comment on Joy: Tk 1cr defamation case against Khaleda
A Tk 1-crore defamation case is filed with a Comilla court against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia for her saying that prime minister’s son Sajeeb Wazed Joy has US$300 million in a bank account.
Editors Guild of India concerned over lawsuits against Star editor
The Editors Guild of India expresses its deep concern at the barrage of criminal defamation and sedition cases filed against Mahfuz Anam, editor and publisher of Bangladesh’s The Daily Star and a columnist of several Indian newspapers.
Arrest warrant issued for Janakantha editor, 2 others
A Dhaka court issues arrest warrant against the Daily Janakantha Editor Atiqullah Khan Masud, Advisory Editor Toab Khan and Executive Editor Swadesh Roy in a defamation case as they fail to appear before it.
Star editor gets bail in Faridpur
The Daily Star Editor and Publisher Mahfuz Anam has secured bail in a Tk 50-crore defamation case in Faridpur.
Star editor gets bail in Gazipur
The Daily Star Editor and Publisher Mahfuz Anam has secured bail in a Tk 5 crore defamation case in Gazipur.
Star editor gets bail in Rangpur
Rangpur court grants bail to Daily Star Editor Mahfuz Anam in a defamation case filed by ruling Awami League’s Rangpur district organising secretary. The court sets May 26 for next hearing.
Charging Bangladesh editors is dramatic backslide: HRW
Human Rights Watch urges Bangladesh authorities to immediately withdraw all criminal charges filed against the editors of The Daily Star and Prothom Alo. It also urges repeal of criminal defamation and sedition laws, saying those “violate international standards”.
35 dignitaries seek withdrawal of cases against Star editor
Thirty-five eminent personalities of the country demand immediate withdrawal of all the cases filed against The Daily Star Editor and Publisher Mahfuz Anam a day after nine other eminent citizens expressed grave concern over the filing of more than 50 cases and issuance of summons against Anam.
