Silencing the sentinels: Bangladesh’s war on journalism that exposes Islamic terrorism

Much of this has to do with Bangladesh’s lack of a democratic setup, which created the preconditions for a weak free press after long decades of military rule.

Arun Anand•Jul 15, 2026 08:12 AM• 125 views

Students against discrimination wave flags by standing on top of Raju Memorial Sculpture as they join in a rally to mark one month of the end of Awami League regime, at the University of Dhaka, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, September 5, 2024.

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