Bangladesh's Interim Government Faces Scrutiny Over Journalist Detentions and Deadly Protests
Two journalists detained for questioning as international bodies call for accountability in wake of violent crackdown that toppled Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
- 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.
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