Not only are they not participating in the 20-team tournament in India and Sri Lanka, but hundreds of Bangladeshi journalists are also barred from fulfilling media responsibilities at this event, which begins on February 7.

Bangladesh journalists won’t cover T20 World Cup as ICC rejects over 130 applications – Report

In Bangladesh, the body of a TV journalist was recovered on Wednesday (August 28) from the Hatirjheel Lake in the nation's capital, Dhaka. Sajeeb Wazad, the son of Bangladesh's former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, labelled the death "another brutal attack" on the freedom of expression in the nation.

Attack on freedom of expression in Bangladesh? Journalist’s body found floating in lake; family alleges murder

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Bangladesh journalists won’t cover T20 World Cup as ICC rejects over 130 applications – Report

Attack on freedom of expression in Bangladesh? Journalist’s body found floating in lake; family alleges murder