2015 Bangladesh: Ananta Bijoy Das
President
Md. Abdul Hamid
Bangabhaban
Dhaka 1000
Bangladesh
Oslo, 14.05.2015
Dear President,
With this letter Norwegian PEN will express a mounting concern about the escalating pattern of attacks on writers and journalists in Bangladesh, which has culminated in the shocking murder of writer, editor and blogger Ananta Bijoy Das. At least six writers have been attacked or murdered since 2013, and although there have been several arrests, no-one has been held to account for any of these attacks.
Norwegian PEN wants to seek assurance that the Bangladeshi authorities take all necessary measures to bring the perpetrators to justice in accordance with international fair trial standards. It is now urgent that all possible steps are taken to protect writers at risk in the country.
Yours sincerely,
Ms Brit Bildøen
Chair of Writers in Prison Committee
Norwegian PEN
COPY: The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
