A Dhaka court yesterday took cognizance of the charges against journalist Probir Sikdar in a case filed under ICT act and fixed June 29 for hearing on charge framing against him.

A Faridpur court exempts journalist Probir Sikdar from appearing before it in a case filed under Information and Communication Technology Act.

Journalist Probir Sikder is placed on a three-day remand in connection with the case under Information and Communication Technology Act for “tarnishing the image” of LGRD Minister Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain.

Committee to Protect Journalists calls upon the government to release journalist Probir Sikdar immediately.