Dhaka, Feb 7 (IANS) A transnational campaign led by two Bangladeshi online activists based in the United States and France sparked violent attacks on major media houses and cultural institutions in Bangladesh recently, exposing the dangers of online incitement across borders. Journalists and observers warn that this marks one of the first instances where social media platforms from across borders were used to orchestrate mass violence in Bangladesh, raising concerns over platform accountability …
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Dhaka, Dec 27 (IANS) A concert by popular Bangladeshi singer James was cancelled in Faridpur, around 120 kilometres from Dhaka, following an attack at the venue, injuring over 25 people, local media reported.This comes amid the growing concerns over assaults on artists, performers, and cultural institutions across Bangladesh.According to local reports, the concert was scheduled to begin at around 9 pm on Friday as part of celebrations marking the anniversary of a local school.Trouble erupted whe…
Dhaka, Dec 22 (IANS) Several leaders of minority organisations in Bangladesh formed a human chain on Monday, accusing the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government of failing to stop violence, killings and persecution of minority communities across the country.Addressing the gathering organised by the Minority Unity Front outside the Jatiya Press Club in Dhaka, minority leaders said that inadequate investigations and the absence of justice had created an atmosphere of fear and mistrust in Bangladesh…