A ‘festival’ of extrajudicial killings and custodial deaths in Bangladesh under the interim government

On International Human Rights Day, Bangladesh’s human rights situation has once again come under severe criticism. According to human rights activists, during the 16 months of responsibility under the interim government, there has not been any visible improvement in the human rights situation in Bangladesh; in some cases, it has even deteriorated further.

Human rights lawyers condemn the trial process against Sheikh Hasina and Tulip

International human rights lawyers have strongly criticised and condemned the judicial process that led to the sentencing of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her niece, British MP Tulip Siddiq.

Human Rights Violations Continue to Surge Across Bangladesh

Human rights violations continue to surge across Bangladesh, with rising cases of political violence, child abuse, custodial deaths, violence against women, minority attacks, and journalist harassment, according to ASK and HRSS reports. Experts warn that unless human rights are upheld universally beyond political perspectives, instability will persist.

Rising Human Rights Concerns in Bangladesh Ahead of International Human Rights Day

On the eve of International Human Rights Day, rights organizations and monitoring groups have raised alarm over the worsening human-rights situation in Bangladesh. Recent reports indicate a notable increase in extrajudicial killings, custodial deaths, political violence, and harassment of journalists over the past several months.

Human Rights Concerns Intensify Over Disappearance of Cultural Activist Sagar

Television drama director and a well-known figure in the cultural sphere, S M Kamruzzaman Sagar, has been missing for five days. His family, colleagues, and cultural organizations have expressed deep concern over the incident. No official explanation regarding his whereabouts has been received yet.

TIB urges amendment to draft NHRC Ordinance 2025

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has urged the government to urgently revise the draft National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Ordinance 2025, recently approved by the Advisory Council, warning that several provisions could create a discriminatory structure and weaken the commission’s independence and functional capacity.

Death of Jubo League Leader in Police Custody After Arrest From Hospital

Rezaul Karim (36), a Jubo League leader and member of Ward No. 5 of Hnila Union Parishad in Teknaf upazila of Cox’s Bazar, has died while undergoing treatment in police custody. He passed away on Sunday (7 December) while receiving treatment at Cox’s Bazar Sadar Hospital.

Chattogram Dialogue Calls for Swift NHRC Operationalisation

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Bangladesh, in collaboration with the Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, hosted a regional dialogue in Chattogram on 6 December to advance the implementation of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Ordinance 2025. The newly introduced ordinance aims to reinforce the legal framework for safeguarding human rights in Bangladesh.

Through the signing of the accord, the hill people had hoped to reclaim their rights from the state

A discussion meeting was held at the Women’s Voluntary Association auditorium in Dhanmondi to mark the 28th anniversary of the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) Peace Accord, under the slogan: “Strengthen national unity and move forward toward full implementation of the CHT Accord.”

Political Violence Surged in November, 12 Killed: HRSS

According to the report, political violence increased considerably in November. Most incidents of violence related to dominance disputes, political rivalry, assembly-centered clashes, internal conflicts over nominations in the upcoming 13th national election, disputes over committee formation, extortion, and occupation of various establishments rose from 64 in October to 96 in November.