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A mob attacked Dhaka media offices after an activist's death, trapping 25 journalists in fires amid violent protests.
On December 19, 2025, a mob attacked the offices of The Daily Star and Prothom Alo in Dhaka, Bangladesh, following the death of activist Sharif Osman Hadi, setting fires that trapped at least 25 journalists inside.
Protesters, angered by the activist’s killing and allegedly blaming the media for biased reporting, vandalized the buildings, blocked emergency responders, and prevented immediate evacuations.
Firefighters and army personnel eventually subdued the blaze and rescued staff, including New Age Editor Nurul Kabir, who was assaulted while trying to mediate.
The attacks, which halted print publications for the first time in years, drew strong international condemnation from the Media Freedom Coalition and foreign embassies, who urged investigations and stressed the importance of press freedom.
Despite a national appeal by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus for calm, the violence highlighted escalating tensions and growing threats to journalists in Bangladesh.
Una turba atacó las oficinas de los medios de Dhaka después de la muerte de un activista, atrapando a 25 periodistas en incendios en medio de violentas protestas.