A legal notice has been sent to Shaikh Siraj, publisher of Channel i, over an allegedly “false” copyright claim against an original video report produced by journalist G M Mashiur Rahman Milon, a journalist working in Bauphal upazila of Patuakhali and general secretary of the Bauphal Reporters’ Unity.

The notice was sent by registered post on August 19, 2026, on behalf of journalist Milon by Supreme Court lawyer Mujahidul Islam Shaheen.

According to the notice, G M Mashiur Rahman Milon, who is also the Bauphal correspondent of Dainik Khoborer Kagoj and Ekattor TV, livestreamed a video report on his personal Facebook page on July 26, 2026. Titled “Victim Hindu Family Catches Journalist Red-Handed Over Extortion Allegation,” the report was filmed and published by Milon himself from the scene.

Following its publication, the video gained significant popularity and helped raise public awareness. According to the information cited in the notice, the video received around 815 likes, 279 comments and 267 shares.

The notice alleges that several days after the video was published, on August 8, 2026, Channel i used Facebook’s “Rights Manager” system to claim ownership of the video. Channel i reportedly claimed that a major portion of the footage, from 00:33 to 06:03 minutes, belonged to the channel. Following the claim, Facebook blocked the video worldwide.

The notice states that a reputed media organization like Channel i demonstrated extreme irresponsibility by making such an unfounded claim over an original work of a working journalist without proper verification. As a result, journalist Milon was deprived of recognition for his creative work and potential earnings from Facebook, while his professional reputation and dignity were allegedly harmed.

The notice has placed three key demands before Shaikh Siraj and the Channel i authorities, to be fulfilled within seven days of receiving it. These include immediately withdrawing the allegedly baseless copyright claim and taking steps to restore the video, issuing a written apology to journalist Milon for the unwanted and defamatory incident, and paying Tk 500,000 (five lakh) as compensation for damage to his professional reputation and financial losses.

The notice further warns that if the demands are not fulfilled within the stipulated period, appropriate legal action will be taken against Shaikh Siraj before the competent court under the applicable copyright, cyber security and defamation laws.

It also states that journalist Milon is prepared to approach the High Court, if necessary, to protect his professional dignity.