Angry mobs vandalized and set fire to the Dhaka offices of Prothom Alo and The Daily Star, forcing journalists to seek safety and raising fresh fears over press freedom and law and order.
Global media and legal experts question Bangladesh’s conviction of UK MP Tulip Siddiq, calling the trial politically motivated amid a sweeping purge of Sheikh Hasina’s family.
A viral video by poet Atandranū Ripa accusing constitutional adviser Ali Riaz of coercion, forced abortion, and threats has ignited national outrage and raised questions about abuse of power.
A young Hindu man was hacked to death in broad daylight in Noakhali, sparking outrage and fears of growing impunity for anti-minority violence in Bangladesh.