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Urgent Call for Protection: IFJ and BMSF Condemn Violent Attacks on Journalists in Bangladesh, Demand Government Action

DHAKA, Bangladesh — A series of violent assaults on journalists in Bangladesh this week has sparked widespread condemnation from media rights groups. Two reporters were attacked near a courthouse in Barishal, while three employees of a journalists’ association sustained severe injuries during an armed confrontation in Dhaka, highlighting a disturbing increase in threats faced by the media. On March 27, journalists N Amin Russell and Monirul Islam were severely beaten while covering news at the …

Escalating Conflict: Violent Ambush at Bangladesh Air Force Base Amidst National Unrest

Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh — Tensions escalated in Bangladesh following a violent incident near an Air Force base in Cox’s Bazar, where several attackers targeted military personnel earlier Tuesday. The confrontation underscores rising unrest amidst the country’s fragile political climate under its provisional leadership. The incident occurred shortly before noon when local authorities ordered the evacuation of areas close to the base, intending to relocate residents to the Khurushkul Housing Project. The directive not only spurred …

Chaos at Bangladesh Book Fair: Stall Featuring Controversial Author Taslima Nasreen Attacked, Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus Responds

Dhaka, Bangladesh — A mob targeting a stall at Bangladesh’s premier book fair that displayed works by controversial author Taslima Nasreen has underlined the nation’s ongoing struggle with freedom of expression. The incident took place during the annual Ekushey Book Fair, a major cultural event in Bangladesh’s capital city that draws thousands of visitors each year. Witnesses reported that on Saturday, a group aggressively dismantled a book stall that was showcasing books by Nasreen, a …

Bangladesh Cracks Down with ‘Operation Devil Hunt’: 40 Arrested After Violent Attack on Student Activists in Gazipur

GAZIPUR, Bangladesh – Authorities in Bangladesh have detained 40 individuals in connection with a brutal assault on student activists and the vandalism of a prominent political leader’s residence in Gazipur district. Law enforcement officials launched what they have termed “Operation Devil Hunt” in response to these violent events which notably escalated tensions in the region. The operation was initiated after an attack at the home of Mozammel Haque, a former minister for Liberation War Affairs, …

Bangladesh Launches ‘Operation Devil Hunt,’ Arrests 40 After Violent Assault on Student Activists at Politician’s Home

Dhaka, Bangladesh — In a significant sweep dubbed “Operation Devil Hunt,” Bangladeshi authorities have detained at least 40 people following a violent incident at the home of an Awami League leader on the fringes of Dhaka. The raid targeted activists from a student group, leaving several injured, and marking a sharp escalation in the political tensions plaguing the region. The operation unfolded against the backdrop of increasing violence, culminating in a Friday night raid in …

“Bangladesh Launches ‘Operation Devil Hunt’ in Sweeping Response to Violent Attack on Students”

Dhaka, Bangladesh – In a robust response to a violent assault on students and civilians in Gazipur, the government of Bangladesh has launched a comprehensive security crackdown, code-named “Operation Devil Hunt.” The operation, announced Thursday, aims not only to apprehend those behind the recent attacks but also to stabilize the escalating unrest across the nation. The decision to commence this extensive operation followed an urgent meeting of law enforcement agencies under the guidance of the …

Saif Ali Khan’s Alleged Attacker Planned Escape to Bangladesh Following Incident, Police Reveal

Mumbai, India — In a shocking incident that has captured national attention, actor Saif Ali Khan was reportedly involved in a violent altercation which led the assailant to plan a desperate escape to Bangladesh. Police, while investigating the case, have reported that the confrontation resulted in the attacker feeling panicked and compelled to seek refuge by fleeing the country. The event unfolded when the Bollywood star was allegedly stabbed by an individual during an event. …

Bangladeshi Man Arrested in Mumbai for the Stabbing of Actor Saif Ali Khan; Planned Escape to Bangladesh Following Media Exposure

NEW DELHI, India — Authorities have arrested a Bangladeshi man accused of stabbing Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, following an intense manhunt supported by extensive surveillance footage and digital tracking. The suspect, identified as Shariful Islam Shehzad Mohammad Rohilla Amin Fakir, also known as Vijay Das, allegedly planned an escape to Bangladesh after his image was broadcast across news channels, awakening panic in him. The sequence of events leading to the suspect’s apprehension began on …

Advocate for Hindu Monk in Bangladesh Brutally Attacked, Now in ICU; ISKCON Urges Prayers as Tensions Escalate

Kolkata, India — An advocate known for defending a Hindu monk in Bangladesh is reportedly in critical condition following a violent attack. Advocate Ramen Roy, who represented Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Prabhu, was assaulted by a group of individuals allegedly affiliated with Islamist groups, and is now battling for his life in an intensive care unit. The assailants reportedly vandalized Roy’s residence as a part of the attack. ISKCON Kolkata spokesperson Radharaman Das confirmed the …

Bangladesh Expresses Outrage Over Violent Assault on Its Agartala Diplomatic Mission

Dhaka, Bangladesh – The government of Bangladesh expressed strong disapproval following a violent assault on its diplomatic mission in Agartala, the capital city of the Indian state of Tripura. Officials from Bangladesh have lodged a formal protest, seeking prompt action and assurances for the safety of its staff and premises. According to representatives from Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the incident occurred late Tuesday afternoon when a group of unidentified assailants stormed into the mission. …