Manik Saha murder sequel

It is remindful of the fate that befell other murder cases of assault on or murder of journalists. We have seen investigations getting off to a wrong start; then on the failure of certain individuals, changing hands and even departments with no positive outcome in the end. The whole investigation processes seemingly drifted into oblivion.

We sincerely hope that that's not going to happen with the murder case concerning Manik Saha. Granted, the temporary suspension of the official was unavoidable, but we would also like to see what corrective steps the government takes to ensure speedy justice.

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It is the fundamental duty of a democratic government to provide protection to media persons who have been constantly working under threats in that region of the country. We are naturally anxious about their security, especially after the latest death threats issued to some eleven journalists in Rajshahi by an outlawed group. They had issued similar death warrants to journalists in Satkhira last week. We want them to be caught as soon as possible; we urge the authorities not to take these threats lightly and provide full protection to the journalists at risk. We have already lost many a brave and fearless scribe; we don't want to lose any more.