HRW Warns of Ongoing Human Rights Failures Under Bangladesh’s Interim Government

Bangladesh has failed to deliver meaningful improvements in human rights under the interim government led by Professor Muhammad Yunus, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said in its World Report 2026, published on February 4.

Bangladesh Faces Human Rights Crisis as Interim Government Falters, HRW Warns

Bangladesh has failed to achieve the expected improvement in its human rights situation under the leadership of the interim government headed by Professor Muhammad Yunus, according to a new assessment by New York–based international human rights organization Human Rights Watch (HRW).

Washington Post: Rising Attacks on Hindu Minorities in Bangladesh Ahead of Election

As the national election draws closer, attacks, killings, and vandalism of places of worship targeting the Hindu minority in Bangladesh have increased at an alarming rate, according to a report by the U.S. newspaper The Washington Post. The report states that political instability, polarization, the resurgence of Islamist groups, and a culture of impunity are deepening fear and uncertainty among minority communities.

Citizen Delegation Inspects Human Rights Violations Against Religious Minorities in Raozan

A citizen delegation on Saturday visited the sites of recent attacks and arson targeting religious minority households in Sultanpur Municipality of Raozan upazila in Chattogram, expressing serious concern over minority safety ahead of the upcoming national election.

Deaths from Mob Violence Rise from 10 to 21 in January, Rights Group Warns

The Human Rights Culture Foundation (MSF) has expressed deep concern over the severe deterioration of the country’s overall human rights situation. According to the organization’s latest report, the number of deaths caused by mob violence doubled in January compared to December. At the same time, incidents involving the recovery of unidentified bodies and persecution of minorities increased at an alarming rate.

Non-Functional Human Rights and Information Commissions

Bangladesh’s National Human Rights Commission and Information Commission have remained largely inactive for over a year, creating institutional gaps in human rights protection and access to information, while recent steps signal limited progress toward reconstitution.

Human Rights Under Scrutiny as Bangladesh Heads to National Election

Ahead of the upcoming national election in Bangladesh, the international human rights organization Amnesty International has called for making the protection of human rights the highest priority. In a letter addressed to the Chief Adviser of the interim government, Amnesty International’s Secretary General Agnès Callamard stated that major challenges still remain in ensuring the human rights of all people in Bangladesh.

Why Bangladesh’s Human Rights Commission Requires True Autonomy

While the NHRC Ordinance 2025 strengthens legal powers and aligns with global norms, its success hinges on the Interim Government granting the Commission independence, adequate resources, and protection to probe state and security agencies without political interference.

Denied Parole After Family Deaths: 39 Citizens Condemn ‘Inhumane’ State Conduct

Thirty-nine eminent citizens of the country have expressed strong anger and condemnation over the incident in which Jewel Hossain Saddam was not granted parole, as provided by law, to attend the funeral of his wife and infant child, and instead was forced to see their bodies at the prison gate.

Hindu Mechanic Burned to Death in Narsingdi, Suspected Arson Sparks Minority Safety Concerns

In Narsingdi town, Bangladesh, 23-year-old Hindu mechanic Chanchal Chandra Bhowmik was fatally burned on January 23 when miscreants allegedly set fire to the car repair workshop where he was sleeping. The incident has reignited concerns over Bangladesh’s law-and-order situation under the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus.