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Bangladeshi journalists demand government protection after mob attacks on major newspapers in December 2025, citing threats to press freedom ahead of elections.
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.
Protesters set fires, looted offices, and trapped staff, with some rescued from rooftops.
Media leaders accused the interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus of failing to intervene despite repeated pleas.
The attacks, linked to allegations of foreign ties and political alignment, have raised alarms over press freedom and democratic institutions ahead of February elections.
International experts, including UN representative Irene Khan, warned the violence threatens media independence and civil rights.
The Editors Council and Newspapers Owners Association held a January 17, 2026, conference calling for stronger safeguards, unity among journalists, and accountability for attacks.
Los periodistas bangladesíes exigen la protección del gobierno después de los ataques de turbas contra los principales periódicos en diciembre de 2025, citando amenazas a la libertad de prensa antes de las elecciones.