Protester burning down offices of Newspapers as a protest over the death of Osman Hadi (Image: Reuters)
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News1819-12-2025, 13:14

Bangladesh Unrest: Media Under Siege, Journalists Targeted Amid Protests

  • A Dhaka-based journalist reveals widespread targeting and arrests of media personnel amid Bangladesh's ongoing unrest.
  • Journalists face threats from both the government for criticism and July protestors for their support.
  • Major newspaper offices like Prothom Alo and Daily Star are being attacked, vandalized, and set on fire, trapping staff inside.
  • One journalist was shot dead in Khulna; army and police forces are heavily deployed on the streets.
  • The unrest follows the death of July uprising leader Sharif Osman Hadi, Sheikh Hasina's departure, and Muhammad Yunus's interim administration.

Why It Matters: Bangladesh's media faces severe threats from both protestors and government amid escalating unrest.

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