The lynching of Dipu Chandra Das exposes a deadly pattern in Bangladesh: rumor-driven blasphemy accusations leading to mob violence, impunity, and fear for minorities.
Violence erupted across Bangladesh overnight as mobs attacked media offices in Dhaka and targeted India-linked sites. The unrest deepens fears of a law-and-order crisis.
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.
A local journalist was shot dead in Khulna’s Dumuria area late Thursday. Another man was injured. The killing has renewed concerns over press safety and public security.
India summoned Bangladesh’s envoy over threats to its Dhaka mission as Bangladesh rejected Indian election remarks. Protests, activist rhetoric, and a maritime row added pressure.
