If this is the way journalists are being treated, then what protection can citizens expect?
In any successful democracy, the freedom of the press is as indispensable as any other basic right, as it ensures that those in power are held accountable for their actions and that the people of the nation are privy to the policy decisions being carried out by the government which runs their nation.

Unfortunately, Bangladesh does not have the best track record when it comes to treating journalists with the respect they deserve, and this Covid-ravaged year is no exception.