Bangladesh immunity order sparks fears of justice denied
Hundreds died in the student-led revolution that toppled Bangladesh's autocratic leader Sheikh Hasina, but those impacted in the violent aftermath fear the new authorities' promise of justice will exclude them. "We haven't sought justice out of fear," she said, asking not be identified.
Hundreds of protesters try to storm presidential palace in Bangladesh amid fresh unrest
Fresh violence has gripped Bangladesh, with hundreds of protesters in capital Dhaka demanding the resignation of president Mohammed Shahabuddin, elected unopposed under former prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s administration.Protesters tried to storm the presidential palace on Tuesday and into Wednesday night, trying to break through a security cordon and breach the compound. The protesters were, however, blocked by military barricades.Dozens of people, including police officers and journalists, were injured, with at least 14 people being treated in hospital.The protests began after an interview given by Mr Shahabuddin to a Bengali-language newspaper in which he raised questions over the resignation letter...
Hindus in Bangladesh celebrate their largest festival under tight security following attacks
Bangladesh’s largest Hindu festival of Durga Puja is going ahead despite tensions between Muslim and Hindu communities. The weeklong celebration culminates on Sunday with immersions of the Hindu Goddess. (AP video shot by Al Emrun Garjon)