Dhaka, March 15 -- Journalist leaders have given a 3-day ultimatum to restore the declaration of vernacular daily Jai Jai Din, without which publication remains suspended.

The demand was raised by the outlet's journalists, during a human chain protest in front of the National Press Club on Saturday following the cancellation of the newspaper's declaration.

Protests erupt as 'JaiJai Din' declaration revoked

The journalists condemned the move, claiming the government cannot close a media outlet under the influence of a special group without notice, as allegedly happened at Jai Jai Din. They called it a violation of democracy and freedom of expression and expressed concerns about the timing, which jeopardised the livelihoods of hundreds o...