Human Chain Calls for Protection of Minority, Indigenous and Women Voters Ahead of Election

With only three days remaining before the 13th National Parliamentary Election, civil society organisations have expressed serious concern over the safety and voting rights of minority, indigenous and women voters across the country.

Interim Government Has Turned Minorities into Second-Class Citizens: Robayet Ferdous

The interim government has turned religious and ethnic minorities into “second-class citizens” over the past one and a half years, commented Robayet Ferdous, a professor of the Department of Mass Communication and Journalism at the University of Dhaka.

Political Violence Claims 328 Lives Under Interim Government

At least 328 people have lost their lives in political violence in Bangladesh from August 9, 2024, to December 31, 2025, according to a report released Wednesday by human rights organization Odhikar. The report, compiled using data from human rights defenders affiliated with Odhikar and verified media sources, shows that 238 people were killed and 6,704 injured in such violence in 2025 alone.

Former Enforced Disappearance Commission Chief Appointed Chairperson of Human Rights Commission

After remaining inactive for nearly a year and a half, the interim government has appointed a chairperson and four commissioners to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). Former High Court Justice Moinul Islam Chowdhury has been appointed as the chairperson. He previously served as the head of the interim government–formed Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances.

Bangladesh’s Hindus Face Growing Fear as Violence Increases Ahead of Election

Dipu Chandra Das, a 27-year-old Hindu garment worker, was accused in December by several Muslim colleagues of making derogatory remarks about the Prophet Muhammad. The accusations drew a violent mob to his workplace. He was beaten to death, his body hung from a tree and set on fire.

HRW Warns of Ongoing Human Rights Failures Under Bangladesh’s Interim Government

Bangladesh has failed to deliver meaningful improvements in human rights under the interim government led by Professor Muhammad Yunus, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said in its World Report 2026, published on February 4.

Bangladesh Faces Human Rights Crisis as Interim Government Falters, HRW Warns

Bangladesh has failed to achieve the expected improvement in its human rights situation under the leadership of the interim government headed by Professor Muhammad Yunus, according to a new assessment by New York–based international human rights organization Human Rights Watch (HRW).

Washington Post: Rising Attacks on Hindu Minorities in Bangladesh Ahead of Election

As the national election draws closer, attacks, killings, and vandalism of places of worship targeting the Hindu minority in Bangladesh have increased at an alarming rate, according to a report by the U.S. newspaper The Washington Post. The report states that political instability, polarization, the resurgence of Islamist groups, and a culture of impunity are deepening fear and uncertainty among minority communities.

Citizen Delegation Inspects Human Rights Violations Against Religious Minorities in Raozan

A citizen delegation on Saturday visited the sites of recent attacks and arson targeting religious minority households in Sultanpur Municipality of Raozan upazila in Chattogram, expressing serious concern over minority safety ahead of the upcoming national election.

Deaths from Mob Violence Rise from 10 to 21 in January, Rights Group Warns

The Human Rights Culture Foundation (MSF) has expressed deep concern over the severe deterioration of the country’s overall human rights situation. According to the organization’s latest report, the number of deaths caused by mob violence doubled in January compared to December. At the same time, incidents involving the recovery of unidentified bodies and persecution of minorities increased at an alarming rate.