“In one year, everything has changed,” said Parveen during an interview at a Dhaka cafe. “He seems to have lost hope and is deep in depression … I am truly afraid for his life now.”Bangladeshi authorities have given few details about Karim’s detention. Witness testimonies seen by the Guardian say Karim and Khan were ordered to perform tasks for the militants. In photos taken by a neighbour, Karim can be seen smoking and talking to Khan and one of the militants. After the hostages were released and troops stormed the building, killing the militants, Parveen and her children were questioned for two days and then freed, without Karim.

Source: The Guardian September 24, 2017 00:22 UTC