Denial of Parole Despite Application Is a Direct Violation of Civil Rights: ASK

The denial of permission to Jewel Hasan Saddam, President of Bagherhat Sadar Upazila Chhatra League and currently imprisoned at Jashore Central Jail, to attend the funeral prayers and burial of his deceased wife and nine-month-old infant child has been described as a direct violation of civil rights by Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK).

Amnesty Warns Bangladesh Falling Short on Human Rights Ahead of 2026 Election

Amnesty International has called on political parties to place human rights reform at the core of their political agendas ahead of Bangladesh’s upcoming national election. In a 10-page report titled “Human Rights Priorities Ahead of National Election”, the organization urges all contesting political parties to take concrete steps to ensure the protection and promotion of human rights during the pre-election, election-period, and post-election phases.

Protest Outside UK Parliament Demands Labour Action on Alleged Hindu Persecution in Bangladesh

A large-scale protest was held outside the UK Parliament in London, where members of the British Bangladeshi Hindu community and human rights activists gathered to demand immediate action from the Labour Party regarding the alleged persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh.

Rights Body Slams Firing of Two University Teachers Over Blasphemy Claims

An international human rights organisation has condemned the dismissal of two university teachers in Bangladesh over blasphemy allegations, describing the action as a serious threat to academic freedom and freedom of expression.

CHT Accord Implementation Committee Holds 11th Meeting

The 11th meeting of the Chittagong Hill Tracts Accord Implementation and Monitoring Committee was held on Sunday, January 18, at the conference room of the Complex Building adjacent to the Toll Plaza of the Karnaphuli Tunnel Site Office in Anwara, Chittagong.

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).