A journalist was reportedly subjected to harassment and threats while covering a story at a land office in Mymensingh. The incident has prompted local journalists to demand the immediate withdrawal and legal action against the land official concerned.

The Incident

The incident took place on Thursday evening (November 12) at a land office in Mymensingh. According to allegations, the official on duty threatened journalists, saying, "We will tie up journalists and beat them, and throw them in jail." It is also reported that journalists were mistreated when they went to collect news.

Journalists' Demand

The day after the incident, on Friday (November 13), local journalist bodies demanded action against the official involved. They called for his immediate withdrawal and the initiation of departmental and legal proceedings. Journalists assert that news gathering is a constitutional and professional right, and such threats and harassment constitute an interference with press freedom.

Administration's Response

As of now, no official statement has been issued by the concerned land office or the district administration regarding the matter. Stakeholders are closely monitoring what steps the administration will take in response to the journalists' demands. The local journalist community remains vocal in demanding a fair investigation and punishment for the guilty.