After the threat, different organisations, including Metropolitan Press Club, and Rajshahi Union of Journalists, yesterday expressed concerns at the poor security conditions of local journalists.

Ripon, staff reporter of Sonali Sangbad, most circulated newspaper in Rajshahi, lodged complaint with Rajpara Police Station saying that someone calling on his cell threatened him with death.

Ripon, however, told reporters that the threat might be from a non-government organisation that is involved with injustices and corruption.

Acting President of Metropolitan Press Club Shafikul Islam and General Secretary Anisuzzaman in a joint statement called upon law enforcement agencies to remain alert about the security of journalists.