Houses of Awami League Leader and Journalist Attacked in Sirajganj

Miscreants have set fire to the house of an Awami League leader in Sirajganj. In the same district, a petrol bomb was thrown at the house of a journalist in the Sadar area. These two attacks on Saturday night have spread panic.

32 Citizens Condemn Minority Killings and Violence Ahead of Bangladesh Election

Ahead of the 13th National Parliamentary Election, 32 citizens have issued a statement condemning a series of continuous acts of violence over the past several weeks, including successive planned killings particularly the killing of minorities, arson attacks on homes, and other assaults—and demanding that those responsible be brought under the law and punished severely.

Lemkin Institute Urges Immediate Release of Shahriar Kabir Over Rights Concerns

The Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention and Human Security views the detention of writer, researcher, and internationally recognized human rights activist Shahriar Kabir known as a close associate of the ousted Awami League government as a violation of fundamental civil and political rights.

UK MP Raises Concern Over Bangladesh Situation, Urges Protection of Religious Freedom

A senior UK Member of Parliament has expressed deep concern over the current situation in Bangladesh, particularly regarding growing calls for the protection of religious freedom and the safety of minority communities.

Human Rights Body Warns of Escalating Attacks on Minorities in Bangladesh

A human rights organisation has expressed serious concern over a sharp rise in violence against minority communities in Bangladesh, warning that the incidents reflect a widespread and alarming trend across the country rather than isolated cases.

Advocacy Group Warns of Extrajudicial Killings in Bangladesh Under Yunus

A leading international advocacy organisation has expressed serious concern over a sharp rise in alleged extrajudicial killings in Bangladesh under the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus.

59 Indigenous Bawm People Detained Without Trial in Bangladesh Amid Human Rights Concerns

Fifty-nine Indigenous Bawm people continue to be detained in the Chittagong Hill Tracts of southeastern Bangladesh without trial. They have been accused of being affiliated with an armed group allegedly responsible for robbing banks and taking a bank manager hostage in April 2024. Despite these serious accusations, none of the detainees have faced a formal trial, raising grave concerns about due process and the rule of law.

Lemkin Institute Protests Detention of Shahriar Kabir, Demands Immediate Release

The Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention and Human Security has strongly condemned the continued detention of veteran Bangladeshi journalist and human rights defender Shahriar Kabir, calling it a serious violation of fundamental human rights and international law.

Former MIC Youth Chief Calls on Malaysia to Respond to Hindu Killings in Bangladesh

Former MIC Youth chief Datuk Sivarraajh Chandran has urged the Malaysian government to address recent incidents of violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, stating that an official response would align with Malaysia’s established stance on human rights and the protection of civilians.

Lawyer Beaten in Two Phases, Eight Identified in Incident: Police

Lawyer Naim Kibria Kani (35) was beaten to death in two phases in the Bashundhara Residential Area of the capital. Police disclosed this information citing the confessional statement given in court by the prime suspect, Md. Zobayer Hossain Pappu (29). Police also said that 7 to 8 more people have been identified as suspects in connection with the incident.