UNB, Dhaka: The United Nations has expressed deep concern over attacks on different journalists and other intellectuals in Bangladesh in recent days. “…it’s a matter of tremendous concern that different journalists and other intellectuals have been attacked,” said Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesman for the UN Secretary-General, at a regular briefing at the UN headquarters on Monday. He said the UN has been calling for the respect of basic rights in Bangladesh, including the rights of people to freedom of expression. The Deputy Spokesman, however, said he does not have any high-level travel to Bangladesh to announce at this stage. “…but you’re aware of our concerns.” Independent writer Washiqur Rahman was stabbed to death in broad daylight in Tejgaon Industrial area of Dhaka on Monday morning.
