Star News reporter Mahabul Islam faced threats while gathering news at Dohatech New Media. On August 16, 2026, Hummam Quader Chowdhury, the Member of Parliament for the Chattogram-7 constituency, issued this threat and obstructed his work over the phone. During the phone call, he instructed that no report should be published regarding the matter. He also stated that, if necessary, he would contact the ownership management of the organization. At the same time, he ordered the reporter concerned to leave the location immediately.
