Rights groups warn that Bangladesh’s Anti-Terrorism Act is increasingly being used against journalists, raising fears of shrinking press freedom and democratic space.
The Awami League has condemned the death of Wasikur Rahman Babu in custody at Kashimpur Jail, alleging a wider pattern of custodial killings under the interim government.
A France-based rights group says coordinated extremist attacks on media, minorities, and cultural sites show a grave breakdown of security and accountability in Bangladesh.
A Hindu influencer in the U.S. has written to Donald Trump urging global action over alleged persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh, drawing attention to minority rights concerns.
India has suspended all visa application services in Chattogram after a security incident near its Assistant High Commission, with operations closed until further notice.
