RTV staff reporter Yeasmein Akter (Adhora) has been charged under the Digital Security Act (DSA) for publishing news about the misdeed of the 'Pir' Syndicate in the capital's Rajarbagh.
On Saturday, May 13, 2023, Shakerul Kabir, one of the key figure of the 'Pir' Syndicate, sued the case against Yeasmein Akter (Adhora) at the Chattogram Cyber Tribunal.
On Monday, July 10, Md. Rafiqul Islam, the investigating officer of this case, informed RTV through submitting a letter.
It is known that RTV reporter Yeasmein Akter reported against Rajarbagh Darbar Shareef pir Dillur Rahman and his syndicate on various allegations including extortion, harassing to numerous people across the country, land grabbing, and various other crimes.
For this reason, Shakerul Kabir has been filed a case against RTV reporter Yeasmein Akter under section 24, 25, and 29 of the Digital Security Act 2018.
Shakerul Kabir, a key accomplice of 'Pir' Dillur Rahman and a plaintiff in this case, has been accused of extortion, land grabbing, and violence against women. He has faced arrest multiple times and has been sent to jail.
Earlier, when news was published against this Pir Syndicate, several journalists were allegedly harassed by Shakerul Kabir.
These evidence have also been found in the investigation by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
Basically, journalists have reported news based on various court orders, the National Human Rights Commission, and the CID's investigations.
Meanwhile, journalists' organizations have strongly condemned and protested against the incident in the case of the Digital Security Act. They have demanded immediate action against this false case.
