Arrest made after review of CCTV footage, says Rab
The night The Daily Star building was set on fire by mobs incited by known right-wing political figures and social media influencers, at least 28 journalists and staff were trapped on the rooftop.
Mob attacks on leading media outlets and cultural centres in the country are deeply alarming and must be promptly and effectively investigated, with perpetrators brought to justice without delay, UN expert Irene Khan said yesterday.
28 arrested over the arson, vandalism, looting so far
With the latest arrests, the number of arrestees has risen to 26
Denounce attacks on Prothom Alo, The Daily Star and journalist detentions, calling for impartial investigations
Urge journalists, political leaders, professionals after attacks on Daily Star, Prothom Alo
The Daily Star yesterday filed a case accusing 350-400 people of vandalism, arson, and looting at its Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue office early Friday.
The arrests were made after analysing video footage of the incidents, and further arrests would follow
The arrests were made after analysing video footage of the incidents, and further arrests would follow
The Daily Star yesterday filed a case accusing 350-400 people of vandalism, arson, and looting at its Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue office early Friday.
Urge journalists, political leaders, professionals after attacks on Daily Star, Prothom Alo
BNP leader urges democratic forces to unite
Blames provocative social media posts for fuelling violence during the attacks
Police say arrests followed video analysis as nationwide operations continue against remaining suspects
From late Thursday night through the early hours of Friday, December 19, my colleagues at The Daily Star were trapped on the roof of their burning workplace, unsure if they would survive.
The Election Commission yesterday warned that it will not tolerate any activities that disrupt the election environment and directed law enforcement agencies to act firmly, if necessary, to prevent such incidents.
Violent attacks on the offices of Prothom Alo and The Daily Star continued to draw sharp condemnation from political leaders, journalist organisations, civil society members and international press bodies yesterday.
The Daily Star editor says the only institution that will speak the truth is an independent media
