Press release

UNESCO Director-General condemns killing of journalist Golam Rabbani Nadim in Bangladesh

The Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, has condemned the killing of Golam Rabbani Nadim in Bakshiganj, Bangladesh on 15 June.

15 June 2023

Last update:27 July 2023

I condemn the killing of Golam Rabbani Nadim. Such attacks endanger freedom of expression and lead journalists to self-censor, depriving citizens of free and pluralistic information. I call on the authorities to continue their investigations to bring all the perpetrators to justice.

Audrey AzoulayUNESCO Director-General

Nadim worked as a correspondent for Ekattor TV and Daily Manabjamin, and was also the Jamalpur local correspondent for the online media outlet Banglanews24.com. He was reportedly attacked by a large group of people armed with machetes and iron bars while he was returning home from work, and succumbed to his injuries the next day.

UNESCO promotes the safety of journalists through global awareness-raising, capacity building and by coordinating the implementation of the UN Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity.

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