Online Desk: Members of the Media Freedom Coalition (MFC) in Bangladesh has said they are “encouraged” to learn that authorities have taken action by arresting the suspected perpetrators of the killing and by initiating legal proceedings in connection with journalist Golam Rabbani Nadim murder case.

“We are deeply concerned at the deadly June 15 attack on Golam Rabbani Nadim, the Jamalpur district correspondent of BanglaNews24.com and the Bakshiganj upazila correspondent of Ekattor TV,” said a statement on Thursday signed by the Embassies/High Commissions of Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Netherlands, United Kingdom, and United States, reports UNB.

The MFC members offered their sincerest condolences to his family and friends. “Journalists play a vital role in asking difficult questions, reporting the facts, and promoting the free flow of ideas,” they said.

The Media Freedom Coalition called on all in positions of influence in Bangladeshi society to speak up for press freedom, the right of journalists to work without fear of retribution or harm, and the need to hold to account those responsible for attacks on journalists.