Mass Arrests, Mob Attacks Displace Millions of Awami League Activists

The Awami League claims 15–20 million leaders and activists have been displaced under Dr. Yunus’s interim government, citing mob violence, arbitrary arrests, and severe human rights violations in Bangladesh.

Global Human Rights Organizations Call for Immediate Removal of Ban on Awami League

Six international human rights organizations have jointly issued an open letter to Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus calling for the adoption of 12 recommendations, including the lifting of the ban on the Awami League. They also praised interim government measures such as the restoration of fundamental freedoms, initiation of legal reforms, and important steps like investigations into enforced disappearances and other human rights violations.

UK Condemns Violence Against Hindus in Bangladesh, Calls for Protection of Minorities

The UK government has strongly condemned the recent reports of violence and persecution faced by Hindu minorities in Bangladesh. Officials reaffirmed their commitment to human rights and religious freedom, pledging continued engagement with Bangladesh's interim government to ensure the safety of vulnerable communities.

AJC Organizes Protest in New York Against Communal Attack in Khagrachari-Guimara

A protest was held at Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza in front of the United Nations headquarters in New York to condemn the alleged rape of an eighth-grade girl in Guimara, Khagrachari, and the reported violent attack and arson carried out by Bengali settlers and the Bangladesh military in Ramesu Bazar of Guimara Upazila. The protest was organized on Saturday (October 11) by the American Jummo Council (AJC).

Volker Turk urges interim government not to repeat human rights violations and repression

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk has strongly urged the interim government of Bangladesh to ensure that human rights violations and repression do not recur in the country. He also described the initiation of judicial processes against those accused of enforced disappearances and torture during the previous government as an important step towards accountability. This call was made in a statement on Wednesday.

Bangladesh Urged to Uphold International Standards Amid Accountability Process

An international human rights activist has urged the Bangladeshi authorities to adhere to international standards as the country moves through an accountability process following the July uprising.

Rohingya, Sri Lanka, Syria: Australia’s Support for Global Justice Under Scrutiny

In late September, renewed global attention was drawn to the ongoing persecution of the Rohingya and other ethnic minorities in Myanmar during a United Nations General Assembly High-level Conference. Julie Bishop, appointed as the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy on Myanmar, emphasized that achieving accountability for crimes committed against the Rohingya is “critical for reconciliation.” Marking eight years since the violent attacks—now alleged to constitute genocide in cases before both the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the International Criminal Court (ICC)—Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade reaffirmed the nation's support for justice and accountability efforts.

Bangladeshi diaspora urges Italian PM Meloni on Yunus-era human rights abuses

The Bangladeshi diaspora has addressed letters to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani, condemning the actions taken by the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government against the "free" and "democratic political culture" in Bangladesh.

AIPP firmly denounces the brutal attacks on Indigenous communities in Khagrachari

The Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact (AIPP) has strongly condemned the recent outbreak of brutal violence targeting Indigenous communities in the Khagrachari Hill District of Bangladesh. The violence resulted in the deaths of at least three Indigenous individuals, left dozens injured, and led to the destruction of Indigenous property — including the burning of at least 26 homes and 54 shops.

Democracy Undermined by Widespread Rights Abuses: HRSS

Human Rights Support Society (HRSS) has stated that from January to September 2025, the human rights situation in Bangladesh remains deeply concerning. Despite the fall of autocracy and the interim government assuming power, incidents of political violence, violence against women, abuses targeting minorities, and attacks on journalists have significantly increased, according to HRSS’s latest human rights monitoring report.