Friends, thanks for your responses so far. Yesterday, Shahidul was charged under Section 57 of Bangladesh’s Information and Communication Technology Act, which could result in a sentence of up to 14 years in prison. Again, this is just for giving an interview to Al Jazeera and speaking his mind.

Please read the Amnesty International report attached, and write immediately in English or Bangla or in your own language urging the authorities to:

Immediately and unconditionally release Shahidul Alam, who is a prisoner of conscience, and drop all charges as he has been detained solely for peacefully exercising his human right to freedom of expression;

Ensure that activists, human rights defenders, journalists, academics and members of the political opposition and other members of the public are able to peacefully exercise their rights to freedom of expression, freedom of peaceful assembly and freedom of association.  

PLEASE SEND APPEALS BEFORE 18 SEPTEMBER 2018 TO:

 Minister of Home Affairs 

Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal 

Email: minister@mha.gov.bd

Salutation: Honourable Home Minister

 
Inspector General of Police

Mohammad Javed Patwary

Email: ig@police.gov.bd

Salutation: Dear Inspector General

 
And copies to: Political Affairs Advisor to Bangladesh

Prime Minister H.T. Imam

E-mail: advimam@pmo.gov.bd; htimam55@gmail.com

Also send copies to diplomatic representatives accredited to your country.