Bangladesh Still ‘In Crisis’ for Freedom of Expression, Warns ARTICLE 19

Bangladesh remains in a state of crisis for freedom of expression, ARTICLE 19 has warned during the Item 4 General Debate at the 60th Session of the UN Human Rights Council.

Bangladesh Urged to Ensure Inclusive Reforms of National Human Rights Commission

BANGKOK, Thailand (8 September 2025) – The Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA) and the Asian NGO Network on National Human Rights Institutions (ANNI) have jointly urged the Government of Bangladesh to ensure a transparent, inclusive, and timebound reform process for the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of Bangladesh. This call follows nationwide consultations led by the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs (MoLJPA), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Embassy of Switzerland.

Mob Fury in Bangladesh: 220 Dead, 230 Attacks in 13 Months

Mob or group violence in Bangladesh continues unabated despite stern government warnings and alerts from the army chief. Human rights organizations report that at least 220 people have been killed in the 13 months since the current government took office. From March to August this year alone, 230 mob violence incidents were recorded, resulting in 79 deaths and 265 serious injuries.

One Year Since Rangamati Communal Attack and Anik Chakma Murder: Justice Still Denied

Today marks one year since the communal attack carried out by Bengali settlers on Jumma students and youth in Rangamati town, followed by the brutal murder of 18-year-old Anik Chakma. Despite multiple cases being filed, justice remains elusive as most of the accused are free on bail and the majority of perpetrators remain untouched.

Bangladesh Unveils Draft NHRC Ordinance to Enhance Human Rights Protection

In a significant move to reinforce its commitment to human rights, the Government of Bangladesh has unveiled the draft of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Ordinance 2025. The announcement came during a high-level stakeholder consultation held in Cox’s Bazar, aimed at reforming the current NHRC Act 2009.

JMBF Urges EU Delegation to Address Human Rights Crisis in Bangladesh

JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF), an independent human rights organization, has issued an urgent appeal to the European Parliament’s Subcommittee on Human Rights ahead of its three-day visit to Bangladesh (16–18 September 2025). The organization warned of what it describes as an “extremely serious deterioration” of the country’s law and order, human rights, and democratic space under the interim government led by Nobel Peace Laureate Muhammad Yunus.

Opinion Human rights at the core of a new chapter in EU-Bangladesh relations

From 15 to 19 September, the European Parliament’s Subcommittee on Human Rights will visit Bangladesh. This is not an isolated act of diplomacy, but rather part of a long-standing commitment: to stand alongside the people of Bangladesh as they strive for dignity, justice, and human rights.

Bangladesh Unveils Draft NHRC Ordinance 2025 to Strengthen Human Rights Protection

The government has unveiled the draft National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Ordinance 2025, signaling a major step toward strengthening human rights institutions and aligning Bangladesh’s legal framework with international standards.

A Nation On Trial Bangladesh Arrest Surge Threatens Democracy

After the ouster of Sheikh Hasina’s government last August, Bangladesh’s interim government had promised a swift return to democracy . That promise has been emphatically belied as the interim government headed by Nobel Laureate Mohammed Yunus is yet to announce a roadmap for elections. Meanwhile , the country sinks into waves of arbitrary arrests that has become a preferred state weapon to control dissent and neutralise political opposition.

NHRC Remains Leaderless, Inactive as Citizens Suffer

Bangladesh’s National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has been without leadership for more than ten months, leaving the institution paralysed at a time when allegations of rights abuses are rising across the country. Despite repeated promises of reform, no progress has been made in reconstituting the commission, sparking frustration among citizens and concern from rights defenders and international partners.