Comments on: Bangladesh: release journalist blogger Tasneem Khalil

By: Pickled Politics » Tasneem Khalil’s story

Pickled Politics » Tasneem Khalil’s story — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 03:18:53 +0000

[...] Rights Watch also issued a statement and bloggers across the world, especially Drishtipat, Mash and Global Voices started sounding the alarm. Even after he was released, around 24 hours later, Tasneem went into [...]

By: The Morocco Report » On free speech

The Morocco Report » On free speech — Sun, 27 May 2007 15:03:13 +0000

[...] Although citizen media has not yet hit it big, look to Global Voices Online, MidEast Youth and all of the other sites that we have begun to look to for news – and look at the recent case of Bangladeshi blogger Tasneem Khalil if you don’t believe it’s possible for us to have influence. Get your story picked up by RSF or HRW and you never know… [...]

By: Faruq Faisel

Faruq Faisel — Sat, 12 May 2007 23:45:16 +0000

Has the news of his arrest been published in Bangladeshi newspapers, including Daily Star? Somehow I could not find in Jugantor and Daily Star at least. Faruq Faisel

By: Blogging Against Big Brother In Bangladesh Could Get You Arrested at The Blog Herald

Fri, 11 May 2007 20:13:32 +0000

[...] Unfortunately it seems that certain governments do not fully appreciate dissenting viewpoints, and apparently in Bangladesh the authorities are out to intimidate these independent voices. (Global Voices Online) Bangladeshi blogger and journalist Tasneem Khalil has been arrested by the joint forces tonight. One of his colleagues (also a renowned blogger) broke the news requesting anonymity. They are afraid to speak out. His whereabouts are currently unknown. [...]

By: Tanvir Anwar

Tanvir Anwar — Fri, 11 May 2007 15:48:53 +0000

this is outrageous and quite unexpected from a neutral government. Hope government will freed Tasneem Bhai soon or atleast provide explanation why he has been arrested asap.

By: sonia

sonia — Fri, 11 May 2007 14:03:02 +0000

I wonder how long it will take for Amnesty International to act on this information – I hope it will be as soon as Possibl.e it takes institutions too long- they’re far behind the blogosphere!

For anyone wanting to act on this in the UK – some of us over at Pickled Politics are in the process of creating an e-petition to No.10 to condemn this now and demand an immediate release.

We need all the international pressure we can get! Though given Mr. Blair’s own human rights record what with all the detention without trial business..

By: Dave Lucas' Notes

Dave Lucas' Notes — Fri, 11 May 2007 13:08:13 +0000

Dark Days For Bloggers…

Check out Nora Younis’ war on bloggers unfolds…From Global Voices: “Bangladeshi blogger and journalist Tasneem Khalil has been arrested by the joint forces tonight….

By: Jason Paz

Jason Paz — Fri, 11 May 2007 09:33:23 +0000

It is of the utmost importance that we ordinary bloggers speak out against the injustice done Tasneem Khalil.
Each of us may only have a small readership, but the effect can be worldwide having an impact on Bangladeshi officials.
Oppressors thrive picking off individuals in the darkness of night.
We want them to know the whole world is watching.
We want their kids to confront them over breakfast. “Daddy, did you do this?”

By: Within / Without » Journalist “picked up” in Bangladesh

Within / Without » Journalist “picked up” in Bangladesh — Fri, 11 May 2007 07:35:28 +0000

[...] Meanwhile, in Bangladesh, the military backed interim government isn’t exactly fond of judicial processes or the free press. Bangladeshi journalist and blogger Tasneem Khalil was arrested yesterday. Since the state of emergency curtails rights of the citizens, it doesn’t look like the government needed a reason. Rezwan has an excellent roundup of bloggers’ reactions from Bangladesh. Bangladeshi blogger and journalist Tasneem Khalil has been arrested by the joint forces tonight. One of his colleagues (also a renowned blogger) broke the news requesting anonymity. They are afraid to speak out. His whereabouts are currently unknown. [...]

By: BloGR » Μπαγκλαντές: Νέα σύλληψη δημοσιογράφου-blogger

BloGR » Μπαγκλαντές: Νέα σύλληψη δημοσιογράφου-blogger — Fri, 11 May 2007 05:33:27 +0000

[...] Πηγές: Global Voices Online, Human Rights [...]

By: Pickled Politics » Important: Tasneem Khalil arrested by military police

Pickled Politics » Important: Tasneem Khalil arrested by military police — Fri, 11 May 2007 02:40:36 +0000

[...] Other bloggers covering: Drishtipat, Global Voices, Rezwanul, Golmal Sid, Salam Dhaka, Keep me honest, My dear Bangladesh, Adda, Deshi Voice and Butterflies and Wheels. [...]

By: ZaFa

ZaFa — Fri, 11 May 2007 02:21:36 +0000

Yes Rezwan, they have stepped on the tiger’s tail, they won’t get away with it.