India has established three new army garrisons in the Siliguri Corridor near the Bangladesh border, bolstering security in the vital ‘Chicken’s Neck’ region.
UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan warns that attacks on Bangladeshi media outlets ahead of elections risk undermining democracy and freedom of expression.
Hindutva groups protested outside the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi over an alleged killing in Bangladesh, leading to clashes with police and suspension of consular services.
Police cases over attacks on Prothom Alo and The Daily Star describe the incidents as planned, naming hundreds of unidentified suspects and sparking concern over press freedom.
