Momen Seeks UN Action Over 'Persecution and Rule of Law Breakdown' in Bangladesh

Former Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen, who also served as Bangladesh’s permanent representative to the United Nations, has appealed to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to intervene in what he described as Bangladesh's "deteriorating human rights, political, and humanitarian situation" since April 2025. Momen cited increasing repression, extrajudicial actions, and a disregard for democratic and humanitarian principles in his letter.

NHRC Remains Inactive for Seven Months, Victims Deprived of Justice

It has now been seven months since the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) became inactive, depriving victims of human rights violations of its services.

Rights groups condemn crackdown on Bangladesh lawyers

Several international human rights organisations and bar councils have strongly condemned what they describe as a “politically motivated” campaign of repression against lawyers in Bangladesh under the interim government led by Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus.

Human rights situation in Bangladesh remained alarming in October amid political unrest and violence

Political instability, violence, social insecurity, and the weakening of the rule of law — all combined to make Bangladesh’s human rights situation alarming in October.

Bangladesh Sees 300 Deaths in Political Clashes After Leadership Change, Says Rights Group

A report by the Dhaka-based rights organisation Odhikar indicates that nearly 300 people have been killed in political violence in Bangladesh since the fall of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Human Rights Betrayed: 40 Killed Without Trial Under Yunus’s Interim Regime

In the 14 months since the ouster of the Awami League through the July violence and the formation of the interim government led by Nobel Peace laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh has witnessed alarming incidents of extrajudicial killings, reckless security operations, border killings, and widespread human rights violations.

Why the Proposed NHRC Amendment May Prove Ineffective

The Bangladesh interim government has proposed amendments to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Act, 2009, aiming to expand the commission’s investigative powers and jurisdiction. However, experts question whether the reforms align with the Paris Principles or address the NHRC’s long-standing institutional and procedural deficiencies that kept it at “B” status under GANHRI accreditation.

Violence Erupts in Chittagong Hill Tracts: Indigenous Communities Demand Justice

The picturesque hills of south-eastern Bangladesh, known for their lush greenery and terraced slopes, have once again become the epicenter of unrest. In late September 2025, the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) witnessed violent clashes that exposed the deep-rooted challenges faced by Indigenous communities, including marginalisation, militarisation, and systemic impunity.

Article 15 Communication Filed Over Atrocities Targeting Awami League Affiliates

A formal Article 15 Communication has been submitted to the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), alleging that the widespread retaliatory violence against Awami League officials and affiliates following the protests and political transition in Bangladesh since July 2024 constitutes crimes against humanity under the ICC’s jurisdiction.

From Executioner to Activist: The Hypocrisy of Lt. Colonel Hasinur Rahman’s Justice Campaign

In Bangladesh, political theatrics staged under the banner of “human rights” are not uncommon. Yet when the protagonist of such a performance is a dismissed army officer accused of treason, rebellion, and extrajudicial killings, the spectacle becomes an outright insult to the nation’s conscience.