The United Nations, diplomatic missions and international rights organisations have condemned the attacks on The Daily Star and Prothom Alo and the violence that erupted following the death of Inqilab Moncho spokesperson Sharif Osman Bin Hadi on Thursday.

The Editors’ Council and the Newspaper Owners’ Association of Bangladesh (Noab) have expressed deep concern, anger, and strong condemnation over the attacks, vandalism, and arson at the offices of leading dailies Prothom Alo and The Daily Star.

Calls for unity against anarchy and conspiracy

This attack is not just on media, but ultimately an attack on Bangladesh, they say

Reporter recounts how vandalism, smoke, and security threats shut down the newsroom

Work underway to identify those involved, says Farooki

Asks authorities to investigate into the killing

Such acts could be a planned attempt to divert the movement in a different direction, he says

New envoy likely to arrive in Dhaka early next year, says a US embassy official

Fakhrul condemns attacks on The Daily Star, Prothom Alo and media professionals

Chief Adviser’s Press Wing confirms

Express deep concern over attacks

Shooting took place 1.5km inside Indian territory, says BGB

Journalists must be able to carry out their work without fear, they say

International news organisations highlight journalists trapped by smoke

Inqilab Moncho spokesperson died in Singapore after being critically injured in a shooting

Protests held in Sylhet over Hadi’s death, Prothom Alo office attacked

The programmes were held at different points in the port city after Juma prayers

BGB personnel deployed in the airport area, Karwan Bazar and around Hotel InterContinental

Blockade organised under the banner of ‘July 36th Pathagaar, Gazipur’