Bangladesh is grappling with escalating internal unrest and growing diplomatic tensions following the assassination of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi earlier this month. The crisis has intensified pressure on the interim government while straining relations with neighbouring India. Read More: Bangladesh eyes regional grouping with Pakistan, excluding India On the diplomatic front, Bangladesh has suspended all […]
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Reporter recalls night of fear during Daily Star attack
DHAKA: A reporter from The Daily Star has recounted the terrifying ordeal faced by newsroom staff after a violent mob attack the newspaper’s office late on Thursday night. Around 28 journalists and employees were forced to flee to the rooftop as smoke filled the building and sounds of vandalism echoed below. Read More: Bangladesh airlifts […]
RSF: Israel responsible for nearly half of journalists killed worldwide in 2025
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) stated on Tuesday that Israel was responsible for nearly half of all journalists killed worldwide in 2025. The group reported that 29 Palestinian journalists were killed by Israeli forces in Gaza during the year. RSF’s annual report recorded 67 journalist deaths globally, a slight rise from 66 in 2024. Read More: […]
Trump administration bans reporters from key White House press area
WASHINGTON: The Trump administration on Friday imposed new restrictions on journalists, banning them from entering a key section of the White House press office without an appointment — a move officials said was aimed at protecting “sensitive material.” Under the new policy, reporters will no longer have free access to the Upper Press area of […]
Mother of martyred journalist Arshad Sharif passes away
ISLAMABAD – Riffat Ara Alvi, the mother of martyred journalist Arshad Sharif, passed away after a brief illness, as confirmed by Javeria Siddique, the wife of the late journalist. Family sources said that details regarding her funeral prayers and burial will be announced later. Arshad Sharif’s mother had been actively pursuing her son’s case, following […]