Netrokona, Sept 14 (V7N) – A human chain protest was held on Saturday morning at the Netrokona District Press Club, condemning the recent attack and assault on journalist Pias Ahmed. The demonstration lasted for several hours and was attended by local media representatives and journalists.
 
Speakers at the protest included Mahbubul Kibria Chowdhury Helim, General Secretary of the District Press Club; journalist Shamim Talukdar; Voice7 News Netrokona correspondent Asaduzzaman Talukdar; journalists Rakibul Islam Limon and Mohsin Mia; and Pias Ahmed himself.
 
The participants stated that on September 4, Pias Ahmed was violently attacked by armed assailants allegedly acting under the protection of influential local figures after he reported on a robbery incident. During the attack, his hand was broken.
 
The demonstrators demanded the immediate arrest of the attackers and urged authorities to ensure exemplary punishment to uphold justice and safeguard press freedom.
 
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