Attack, Vandalism, and Arson at the Offices of Prothom Alo and The Daily Star
An incident of attack, vandalism, and arson has taken place at the offices of Daily Prothom Alo and The Daily Star, located at Kawran Bazar in the capital.
Code of Conduct to Be Amended to Allow Candidates to Possess Weapons
Relevant officials of the EC said that the code of conduct would need to be amended regarding candidates possessing weapons, because there is no opportunity for any candidate to legally carry weapons during election campaigning.
Amnesty Demands Immediate Release of Journalist Anis Alamgir
UK-based international human rights organization Amnesty International has called for the immediate release of senior journalist Anis Alamgir, who was arrested under the Anti-Terrorism Act. The organization said that using anti-terrorism laws to target individuals for exercising freedom of expression is part of a worrying trend.
CPJ Demands Release of Detained Journalist Anis Alamgir
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called for the immediate and unconditional release of senior journalist Anis Alamgir, who was recently detained and later shown as arrested under Bangladesh’s Anti-Terrorism Act.
Sri Lanka Guardian Analysis: A Silent Persecution of Minorities in Bangladesh
Following political instability, violence against minority communities in Bangladesh has taken on a new dimension. According to a report published in Sri Lanka Guardian, members of the Hindu, Christian, Buddhist, and Ahmadiyya communities have faced a series of attacks, killings, arson, and persecution over the past year.
PEN Bangladesh Condemns Unlawful Arrest of Journalist Anis Alamgir
PEN Bangladesh has strongly condemned the arrest and continued detention of senior journalist Anis Alamgir, describing the incident as a grave violation of press freedom, due process, and the fundamental right to freedom of expression.
The Home Minister ordered the arrest of Awami League members even without any cases
The Home Affairs Adviser of the interim government, Lieutenant General (Retd.) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, has instructed the police to bring those members of the Awami League who are terrorists under the purview of the law, even if there are no cases filed against them. He warned that action would also be taken against police officers if they fail to do so.
Merit Assessment Exam Activities of Primary Students Suspended for One Month
The High Court has suspended the merit assessment examination activities of government primary school students for one month.
Hundreds Jobless Mid-Month as Mukul Knitwear Shuts Down in Gazipur, Despair and Tears
On Wednesday morning, workers arrived at work to find a notice at the main gate of the factory announcing its permanent closure, expressing frustration and disappointment. They are now left jobless in the middle of the month and are feeling lost.
Bangladesh’s High Commissioner Summoned to India’s Ministry of External Affairs
Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to New Delhi, M. Riaz Hamidullah, has been summoned to India’s Ministry of External Affairs.