Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:50am on 19 Dec 2025,Friday International
At least 30 journalists were rescued after violent protesters set fire to The Daily Star’s office in Dhaka, Bangladesh, trapping media personnel inside. Protesters first vandalised the ground and first floors, smashing equipment and furniture, before igniting the building. Terrified journalists sent distress messages, with one crying, “You are killing me,” as smoke filled the premises. Firefighters, security forces and volunteers launched a rescue operation, evacuating those trapped after hours of chaos. The attack, linked to escalating protests over the death of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi, has raised serious concerns over press freedom and journalist safety in Bangladesh. (PC: NDTV)
