The Daily Star and Prothom Alo, two top Bangladeshi dailies, faced an unprecedented arson attack on December 18. Staff at The Daily Star were trapped on the roof for hours as a mob surrounded the building, with the editor stating the intent was to harm staff. While no physical injuries occurred, the psychological impact is significant. Prothom Alo suspended operations but resumed publishing the next day. Both newspapers responded with defiant front pages, symbolizing their resilience against the attack.