Journalists attacked at Osmani Medical College Hospital in Sylhet

Journalists Reza Rubel and Nibendu Talukdar were reportedly attacked by a group of intern doctors while performing their professional duties at Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital.

The Bangladesh Photojournalists Association (BPJA) Sylhet division and various journalist organizations have condemned the incident, describing it as an assault on independent journalism and freedom of expression. During a protest rally held at the Sylhet Central Shaheed Minar, speakers accused the intern doctors of creating a culture of harassment within the hospital, which they claim affects patients and their families as well as the press.

Protesters are demanding that authorities identify the individuals involved and take immediate legal action. Journalists expressed frustration that no significant administrative steps had been taken in the days following the attack, warning that failure to ensure justice would lead to more rigorous professional programs.