Democracy in Bangladesh Ahead of February Election Experts Warn ‘Mobocracy’ Threatens Minorities

Bangladesh’s democratic foundations are increasingly under threat as mob violence and insecurity against minority communities rise, experts warned at a policy dialogue in Dhaka, raising concerns over the country’s political future ahead of the February 12 national election.

Human Rights Watch Warns South Asian Leaders Fuel Hate to Mask Economic Insecurity

Political leaders across South Asia are increasingly promoting hatred and division to divert public attention from economic hardship and governance failures, Human Rights Watch’s Deputy Asia Director Meenakshi Ganguly has warned.

Hindu Hotel Owner Beaten to Death Over a Trivial Incident

A hotel businessman has allegedly been beaten to death over a trivial incident in Kaliganj upazila of Gazipur. Police have detained three people in connection with the incident. According to local residents and police sources, the incident is being viewed as another case of mob violence.

From Ageism to Agevism: Navigating Bangladesh’s Future Policy Challenges

Bangladesh’s ageing population faces rising ageism, inadequate social protection, and limited elderly rights, calling for urgent legal and social reforms.

Violence Against Women, Children, and Minorities Rising in Bangladesh Ahead of Election

Ahead of the upcoming national election scheduled for 12 February, violence against women, girls, and religious and ethnic minorities in Bangladesh has increased at an alarming rate, according to the international human rights organization Human Rights Watch (HRW).

Awami League Leader Dies While in Custody at Narayanganj Jail

Humayun Kabir, a leader of the Narayanganj Metropolitan Awami League, has died while undergoing treatment in custody.

Government Forms Selection Panel for NHRC Chairperson, Commissioners

The government has formed a six-member selection committee, headed by Appellate Division Justice Farah Mahbub, to recommend appointments to the vacant posts of chairperson and commissioners of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), which has remained non-functional for more than 11 months.

BNP Leader Dies in Custody, Protests Erupt

A BNP leader named Shamsuzzaman Dabul (55) has died after being detained by law enforcement agencies in Jibannagar of Chuadanga. The deceased Dabul was the son of late Ataur Master of Basuti Para in the Jibannagar municipal area. He was serving as the general secretary of the Jibannagar Municipal BNP.

International Rights Body Condemns Custodial Death of Bangladeshi Leader

An international human rights organisation has strongly condemned the custodial death of a senior Awami League leader, alleging serious medical negligence during his detention.

Awami League Leader and Musician Prolay Chaki Dies in Jail

Prominent musician, Cultural Affairs Secretary of Pabna District Awami League and General Secretary of the District Awami Shilpigoshthi, Prolay Chaki, is no more.