Overview

• A Bangladesh court has allowed police to detain two journalists for four days in connection with a murder case linked to recent protests.
• Over 800 people, including journalists and children, were killed during the mass protests that led to the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
• International watchdogs and the U.N. have urged the interim government to ensure press freedom and investigate attacks on journalists.
• The interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, is under pressure to address human rights abuses and restore order.
• Journalists continue to face threats and violence, with several injured or killed while covering the protests.