# Attacks on journalists in Bangladesh

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/attacks-on-journalists-in-bangladesh
> Updated: 2026-10-29T16:10:38.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Journalists in Bangladesh have faced physical assaults while performing professional duties. In October 2026, members of the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal were allegedly involved in an attack near Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Hall at Rajshahi University, where at least 10 journalists were injured using weapons such as rods and bats. Students at the university protested the administration, demanding the identification and expulsion of the culprits.

Later in the month, journalists Reza Rubel and Nibendu Talukdar were reportedly attacked by a group of intern doctors at Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital. The Bangladesh Photojournalists Association and other organizations condemned the incident, describing it as an assault on freedom of expression. Protesters in Sylhet have called for legal action and expressed frustration over a perceived lack of administrative response.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-29: Journalists attacked at Osmani Medical College Hospital in Sylhet

Journalists Reza Rubel and Nibendu Talukdar were allegedly attacked by intern doctors at Osmani Medical College Hospital, prompting protests and demands for legal action in Sylhet.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/journalists-attacked-at-osmani-medical-college-hospital-in-sylhet

### 2026-10-05: Rajshahi University students protest attack on journalists

Journalists and students at Rajshahi University are protesting and demanding legal action after an attack on reporters involving weapons left at least 10 people injured.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rajshahi-university-students-protest-attack-on-journalists

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