Eminent photographer, activist, and journalist Shahidul Alam, who has established himself as a force of integrity, is also someone who is profoundly revered by the informed populace. Today, however, his red bicycle was stolen when he attended the event “Shrishtir Shadhinotay Shahoshi Bangladesh” (Brave Bangladesh for freedom of art) at Central Shaheed Minar.

Noted photographer Shahidul Alam files a writ petition with the High Court challenging the legality of the case in which he suffered in jail for 107 days.

After 107 days in jail, acclaimed photographer Shahidul Alam was finally released last night, five days after he had secured permanent bail from the High Court.

The High Court (HC) fixes November 14 for hearing a petition filed by internationally noted photographer Shahidul Alam seeking bail in a case against him under the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act.

Two British MPs -- Rushanara Ali and Rupa Huq -- have urged Bangladesh authorities to protect people's right to peaceful protest and free speech.