South Asia Women in Media call for halt to action against Rozina

South Asian Women in Media (SAWM), in a recent message on Twitter, have called upon the authorities in Bangladesh to halt any further against against Prothom Alo's special correspondent Rozina Islam.

In a tweet posted on Thursday, SAWM expressed disappointment at a Bangladesh court order directing the authorities to reinvestigate Prothom Alo's award-winning reporter and leading SAWM Bangladesh member Rozina Islam, despite the police seven months ago having found Rozina not guilty of violating the Official Secrets Act.

The tweet said, 'SAWM urges Bangladesh Health and Law Ministers to stop any new proceedings they are contemplating against her. Rozina Islam is a dedicated journalist who diligently reported on public interest issues. Her work has been recognised internationally. She should be allowed to carry out her professional duties without any further intimidation or harassment."