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flag Bangladeshi journalists demand government protection after mob attacks on major newspapers in December 2025, citing threats to press freedom ahead of elections.

flag Journalists in Bangladesh are demanding government protection after mob attacks on the Daily Star and Prothom Alo in December 2025, following the death of an Islamist activist. flag Protesters set fires, looted offices, and trapped staff, with some rescued from rooftops. flag Media leaders accused the interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus of failing to intervene despite repeated pleas. flag The attacks, linked to allegations of foreign ties and political alignment, have raised alarms over press freedom and democratic institutions ahead of February elections. flag International experts, including UN representative Irene Khan, warned the violence threatens media independence and civil rights. flag The Editors Council and Newspapers Owners Association held a January 17, 2026, conference calling for stronger safeguards, unity among journalists, and accountability for attacks.

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