Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has directed the authorities concerned to conduct a probe into the incident of New Age editor Nurul Kabir's harassment at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in the capital. 

“Eminent editor Nurul Kabir has said he was harassed at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport recently. We sincerely regret the incident,” said a statement issued by Chief Adviser's Press Wing on Saturday (November 23).

Issuing warning that the interim government would not tolerate harassment of any journalists in the country, the press wing said Nurul Kabir has been one of the most respected editors, a leading voice of reason and a top champion of journalistic integrity during his long career.

Chief Adviser has ordered an investigation into the incident, the statement read.

Earlier on November 23, Nurul Kabir alleged he faced harassment at the city airport twice this week while flying to and from Colombo to attend a press conference.

BDST: 1056 HRS, NOV 24, 2024
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