Journalists’ attackers won't be spared: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (December) said the criminals involved in attacks on journalists on October 28 will not be spared.

She said, "The country had witnessed a lot of movements and struggles. But, journalists were not targeted at any time. The attacks were attempted to murder as the attackers hit heads of journalists. I have no words to regret it."

The prime minister made the remarks as a group of journalists injured in the gruesome attack on October 28 last, met her at her official residence Ganabhaban.

She said those who were involved in such heinous acts would not get over.

"The culprits will have to be brought to justice by reviewing the pictures and video footage of the incidents," she said.

PM's Press Secretary Ihsanul Karim gave the address of welcome.

Jatiya Press Club General Secretary Shyamal Dutta moderated the function while Editor-in-chief of Ekattor TV and president of the Editors Guild, Bangladesh, Mozammel Babu and Head of News of Ekattor TV Shakil Ahmed also spoke.

Senior journalists from different media houses were present on the occasion.