UN expert alarmed by attacks on Prothom Alo, Daily Star

Mob attacks on leading media outlets and cultural centres in Bangladesh are deeply alarming and must be investigated promptly and effectively by the government and the perpetrators brought to justice without delay, a UN expert said on Tuesday, reports UNB.

The interim government has 'largely followed the previous patterns of impunity, normalising attacks and threats without consequences' for the perpetrators.

"I strongly condemn the targeted killing of an inspiring leader as well as the orchestrated mob violence against independent journalists and artists which followed the announcement of his death," said Irene Khan, the Special Rapporteur on the freedom of expression and opinion.