His death was not an isolated incident but a grim consequence of the escalating threats against journalists in Bangladesh. The Bangladesh Media Solidarity Forum (BMSF) and senior journalists have called for an independent judicial inquiry into Sarkar’s death, highlighting a strong concern over the culture of impunity for crimes against journalists in Bangladesh. The interim government, led by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus, has been criticized for its handling of media freedom and political rights. Nicolas Weeks, Ambassador of Sweden to Bangladesh, has called for media freedom and equality within the media. As noted in the Press Freedom Index, Bangladesh's ranking has been declining, which can deter potential investors who view a country's press freedom ranking as an indicator of its overall stability and governance.

Source: bd News24 August 26, 2025 08:57 UTC