Bangladesh Erupts: Media Offices, Ex-Minister's Home Torched Amidst Unrest

• Bangladesh plunged into unrest after Sharif Osman Hadi's death, leading to widespread violence since Thursday night.
• Offices of 'Prothom Alo' and 'The Daily Star' were vandalized and set ablaze; former minister Bir Bahadur Ushwe Sing's house also torched.
• Interim chief advisor Mohammad Yunus condemned the attacks as an "assault on independent media," expressing deep sadness and offering government support.
• Journalists trapped during the fire at newspaper offices complained about police inaction.
• Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's house in Dhanmondi and Awami League office in Rajshahi were also vandalized.

Why It Matters: Widespread violence targets media, politicians, and historical sites in Bangladesh, drawing condemnation from Mohammad Yunus.