Human rights situation in Bangladesh remained alarming in October amid political unrest and violence

Political instability, violence, social insecurity, and the weakening of the rule of law — all combined to make Bangladesh’s human rights situation alarming in October.

Bangladesh Sees 300 Deaths in Political Clashes After Leadership Change, Says Rights Group

A report by the Dhaka-based rights organisation Odhikar indicates that nearly 300 people have been killed in political violence in Bangladesh since the fall of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Human Rights Betrayed: 40 Killed Without Trial Under Yunus’s Interim Regime

In the 14 months since the ouster of the Awami League through the July violence and the formation of the interim government led by Nobel Peace laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh has witnessed alarming incidents of extrajudicial killings, reckless security operations, border killings, and widespread human rights violations.

Why the Proposed NHRC Amendment May Prove Ineffective

The Bangladesh interim government has proposed amendments to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Act, 2009, aiming to expand the commission’s investigative powers and jurisdiction. However, experts question whether the reforms align with the Paris Principles or address the NHRC’s long-standing institutional and procedural deficiencies that kept it at “B” status under GANHRI accreditation.

Violence Erupts in Chittagong Hill Tracts: Indigenous Communities Demand Justice

The picturesque hills of south-eastern Bangladesh, known for their lush greenery and terraced slopes, have once again become the epicenter of unrest. In late September 2025, the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) witnessed violent clashes that exposed the deep-rooted challenges faced by Indigenous communities, including marginalisation, militarisation, and systemic impunity.

Article 15 Communication Filed Over Atrocities Targeting Awami League Affiliates

A formal Article 15 Communication has been submitted to the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), alleging that the widespread retaliatory violence against Awami League officials and affiliates following the protests and political transition in Bangladesh since July 2024 constitutes crimes against humanity under the ICC’s jurisdiction.

From Executioner to Activist: The Hypocrisy of Lt. Colonel Hasinur Rahman’s Justice Campaign

In Bangladesh, political theatrics staged under the banner of “human rights” are not uncommon. Yet when the protagonist of such a performance is a dismissed army officer accused of treason, rebellion, and extrajudicial killings, the spectacle becomes an outright insult to the nation’s conscience.

Extreme Nationalism Breeds Human Rights Violations

The shifting global geo-strategic landscape is reshaping interactions among nations and communities, creating what analysts describe as an osmotic effect—a gradual but powerful blending of tensions, fears, and mistrust between peoples of different origins. Sociologists warn that this changing environment is driving societies toward xenophobia, an intense fear or dislike of outsiders, often rooted in concerns about losing national, ethnic, or cultural identity.

Jumma People Stage Protest Outside Japan’s Foreign Ministry Demanding Justice for CHT Indigenous Communities

Jumma people and Japanese supporters protested outside Japan’s Foreign Ministry in Tokyo, demanding justice for Indigenous communities in Bangladesh’s Chittagong Hill Tracts and urging the withdrawal of military forces from the region.

Taliban Crush Media Freedom in Afghanistan as Journalists Face Torture and Censorship

Since the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan in August 2021, the country’s media landscape has been decimated. Independent outlets have been subjected to surveillance, censorship, and punishment of journalists — including detention, torture, and threats — for any perceived criticism.