December 19, 2025 9:24 AM
Media offices torched, journalists targeted; uneasy calm in Dhaka after night of violent riot following Osman Hadi’s death
An uneasy calm prevailed in Dhaka and several other cities of Bangladesh after intense unrest late Thursday night following the death of Inqilab Moncho convenor Sharif Osman bin Hadi. Mobs attacked media houses, political offices, cultural institutions and private residences, triggering widespread vandalism, arson and road blockades, BD News24 reported. The night-long unrest marked one of the most severe episodes of violence targeting media institutions in recent years, leaving journalists trau...