, Dec. 20 -- Dhaka University Journalists' Association (DUJA) has expressed deep concern, strong anger, and outrage over the attacks, vandalism, and arson at the offices of the national dailies Prothom Alo and The Daily Star in the capital, as well as the assault on New Age Editor Nurul Kabir.

At the same time, the organization has demanded the swift identification, arrest, and exemplary punishment of those involved in these incidents.

In a statement sent to the media on Friday, DUJA expressed its condemnation and anger.

The statement said that the attacks on the offices of Prothom Alo and The Daily Star, and the assault on Editor Nurul Kabir, are blatant attacks on independent journalism. Those who fear the power of the pen resort to ...