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Dhaka, Feb 27 (IANS) Bangladesh’s Awami League expressed grave concern over a sharp rise in criminal cases, arrests, intimidation and physical attacks against journalists across the country since the political transition on August 5, 2024, citing reports by domestic and international watchdogs.The party highlighted warnings from media groups that the trend risks eroding press freedom at a critical political juncture in Bangladesh.“When Bangladesh underwent political transition on 5 August 20…