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DSA case against RTV Reporter Adhora: Journalists protest, demand to repeal the act
A human chain organized by journalists at Karwan bazar roundabout on Friday in protest of a Digital Security Act (DSA) case filed against RTV journalist Yeasmein Akter Adhora for her report on "misdeed of a syndicate of Pirs". On May 13, One Shakerul Kabir filed the case in Chattogram court against the RTV reporter and another one. The incident revealed after Rafiqul Islam, the investigating officer of the case informed RTV On July 10. In that protest, the journalist leaders demanded the withdrawal of the case against Adhora. They also demanded the repeal of the Digital Security Act (DSA). The law is being used to harass journalists and suppress freedom of expression. They also urged to take action against the "pir syndicate" instead of harassing journalists for unearthing crimes. Leaders of Bangladesh Crime Reporters Association including Dhaka Journalists Union, Dhaka Reporters Unity, ACC Beat journalists' organization RACK participated in the hour-long protest. Sohel Haider Chowdhury, president of the Dhaka Union of Journalists (DUJ) expressed frustration and dissatisfaction over filing the case against journalists under DSA. He said, "We hope Yeasmein Akter Adhora's case will be withdrawn, or the home ministry will issue a statement declaring it null and void," he demanded. Akter Hossain, General Secretary of DUJ and News Editor of RTV, said, "After the case, now they are giving various threats and even death threats. Just as the young journalist tries to unmask the land grabbers, the Rajarbagh land grabbers come after him with a case against him." Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) President Morsalin Nomani, DRU former general secretary Syed Shukur Ali Shuvo, Nurul Islam Hasib, Former Joint General Secretary Shahnaz Sharmin, Jamiul Ahsan Sipu, Reporters Against Corruption (RAC) General Secretary Jameson Mahbub, Former Executive Member of Dhaka Journalist Union Golam Mujtaba Dhrubo, Former President of Sub-Editors Council Nasima Akhter Soma, Publicity Secretary of Bangladesh Crime Reporters Association SM Faiz, former women affairs editor of Dhaka Reporter Unity Taapsee Rabeya Ankhi, former executive member Hasan Jabed, RTV assistant news editor Saikhul Islam Ujjal and others spoke in the programme. Journalist communities have long been demanding repeal of the law, saying it has been curbing the freedom of press and freedom of expression.
15 Jul 2023,16:00

Digital Security Act: Case filed against RTV reporter Adhora
RTV staff reporter Yeasmein Akter (Adhora) has been charged under the Digital Security Act (DSA) for publishing news about the misdeed of the 'Pir' Syndicate in the capital's Rajarbagh. On Saturday, May 13, 2023, Shakerul Kabir, one of the key figure of the 'Pir' Syndicate, sued the case against Yeasmein Akter (Adhora) at the Chattogram Cyber Tribunal. On Monday, July 10, Md. Rafiqul Islam, the investigating officer of this case, informed RTV through submitting a letter. It is known that RTV reporter Yeasmein Akter reported against Rajarbagh Darbar Shareef pir Dillur Rahman and his syndicate on various allegations including extortion, harassing to numerous people across the country, land grabbing, and various other crimes.  For this reason, Shakerul Kabir has been filed a case against RTV reporter Yeasmein Akter under section 24, 25, and 29 of the Digital Security Act 2018. Shakerul Kabir, a key accomplice of 'Pir' Dillur Rahman and a plaintiff in this case, has been accused of extortion, land grabbing, and violence against women. He has faced arrest multiple times and has been sent to jail. Earlier, when news was published against this Pir Syndicate, several journalists were allegedly harassed by Shakerul Kabir. These evidence have also been found in the investigation by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).  Basically, journalists have reported news based on various court orders, the National Human Rights Commission, and the CID's investigations.  Meanwhile, journalists' organizations have strongly condemned and protested against the incident in the case of the Digital Security Act. They have demanded immediate action against this false case.
12 Jul 2023,15:45

Grameen Digital Health Presents / RTV Football World Cup Quiz: Prize giving ceremony
November 20 to December 18, FIFA World Cup-2022 ( the 22nd edition) was held in Qatar. Like the whole world, Bangladeshi football fans were also in madness. So, RTV, country's one of the popular private television channel, arranged a quiz competition throughout the month. "RTV Football World Cup Quiz-2022" competition, sponsored by Grameen Digital Health and in association with Seagull Hotel, Cox's Bazar, presented two quizzes each day on football. In the end, Prizes were awarded to the 28 lucky winners selected by lottery among the millions of participant who answered correctly. On this occasion, on Sunday, January 8 at 12 noon, a programme was arranged at RTV studio in the BSEC Bhaban of capital's Kawran Bazar. Winners were present in person and received prizes. Shudeb Chandra Ghosh (Head of Marketing-GM) RTV, Monirul Hasan (Commercial Director- Grameen Digital Health), Md.Nurul Mehedi Munna (Sales & Marketing-AGM) Seagull Hotel of Cox's Bazar, Dewan Shamsur Rakib (Head of Program) RTV, Mohammad Masudul Amin (Administration Department-GM) RTV, Kabir Ahmad-Deputy General Manager (DSM) RTV, and Bipul Hasan (Incharge- RTV Online) and others were also present on this occasion. List of Quiz Winners at a glance- Tab winners: Parvez, Mamun Islam, Fashiur Rahman, Fatema, Shoron. Smart Phone winners: Naem Mia, Rahad Rikabder, Waliullah.  Two nights free stay winners at Seagull Hotel in Cox's Bazar: Neelkanta, Abu Sayeed, Johan, Ashim, Md. Abul Kalam, Md. Saem, Pranti Biswas, Israt Jahan Shatto, Shawon Naher, Mahmud Shuvo. Grameen Digital Health membership package Winners: Altaf Hossain, Md. Abu Raihan, Shetu,Nabila, Sultan Nasir Uddin,Suman Chowdhury,Palash, Rakib Hossain, Anamika, Mohana Amin Mou.
08 Jan 2023,18:03

RTV succeed to fulfill audience anticipation
RTV is a Bangladeshi Bengali-language satellite and cable television channel owned by Bengal Media Corporation. The channel passed 17 years journey and to begin the 18th year foot mark. On December 26, 2005, this channel started its activity as the 5th private television channel in country with the motto 'Today & Tomorrow'. To keep in mind audience interest, RTV is being produced News and Programmes over a long period of time. On the other hand, the Channel achieved audience deep affection.  To achieve more success, RTV is moving the right track in an effort to fulfill the various expectations of the audience. In a few years, RTV take place in the top of the viewership  with various programmes, Dramas, Talk-Shows, Reality Shows, Award Shows and different types of News.  RTV reached divisional cities to the most remote areas in country. At the moment, RTV is at the top popular Television Channel among working class to Upper class people.  Homemaker Alpana Begum, from kushtia is a regular audience of RTV. She shared her thoughts, "RTV televised quality programmes and constructive News.  Alpana Begum added, RTV is my first pick. The channel point up the mass people sufferings and feelings in front of the concern authority. For this reason, RTV News is at the apex of popularity. I strongly feel, RTV will go far away if it maintains the quality of programmes and News. Capital's Mirpur resident Humayun Biswas expressed his feeling in a way, "Due to work load at office, I can not watch Television. But going back home I love to watch RTV talk shows. Jasim Uddin is a banker by profession said, "Being a fashion conscious person, he never misses out RTV shows. He said, 'RTV Young Star sopnsored by Danish Condensed Milk (BD) Ltd.', 'Folk Station' and Lifestyle Programme Look@Me are also very recognized TV shows by audience. These Programmes featured all the updates about the latest domestic and foreign fashion and artistic.  The channe's specialty can be seen even in displaying of programmes and News presentation. Salesperson Sohail said, "In our outlet, almost all the time we used to watch RTV news and Programmes". One of the viewers of RTV named Helal Hossain also spoke about RTV, "I prefer RTV dramas very much. Also, I love to watch Bengali movies telecast by RTV. And I don't misses out a single episode of the show 'Banglar Gayen'. I hope RTV will follow the same pathway to fulfill audience desires. A college student named Raju Ahmed, said, "I do not watch TV very much. But with the help of RTV Plus app, I can watch all the RTV content. And I can get the latest News and Updates from RTV online". Abdul Majid Biswas, the owner of Book store in Newmarket area, said, "I thoroughly love RTV. The channel's consatructive News, Dramas, Talk shows, Newspaper Analysis programme are in my preference list. Kalam Patwary from Netrakona District said, "We prefer RTV programmes. RTV tells the mass people story. Besides, I love to watch Music, Drama, Movies and Entertainment programmes of RTV. Moni Mia from Lakshmipur District said, "To me, RTV News is very constructive. We watch our district News through RTV". Popular talk shows 'Goll Table', 'Kemon Bangladesh Chai', 'Aaj Patrikaye', Programmes like 'Star Award', 'Alokito Nari Award', 'RTV SMC MoniMix Inspiration Award' add a new dimention to achieve the goal of RTV.  The channel include some new programmes like 'RTV Young Star' sponsored by Danish, and 'Folk Station'. The channel has also started an Islamic talent hunt programme. As well as, Autism-related programme - 'Hat Bariye Dilam', Lifestyle and Fashion related programme Look@Me are also very popular. Popular dramas and programmes are also telecast throughout the year based on religious and special days.
26 Dec 2022,16:48
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