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Bangladesh’s interim government jailed 640 journalists by Dec 2025 under anti-terror laws, sparking fears over press freedom.
Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, is under scrutiny for using anti-terror laws to arrest at least 640 journalists by December 2025, according to a New Delhi-based report.
Accused of targeting critics through prosecutions, financial probes, and violence, journalists face charges like murder for social media posts or protected political speech.
The Anti-Terrorism Act enables indefinite pre-trial detention and life sentences, fueling widespread self-censorship.
In December, far-right groups attacked and burned the offices of major newspapers, The Daily Star and Prothom Alo, accusing them of being pro-India or pro-Hasina, intensifying fears for press freedom and journalist safety.
El gobierno interino de Bangladesh encarceló a 640 periodistas en diciembre de 2025 en virtud de las leyes antiterroristas, lo que provocó temores sobre la libertad de prensa.