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.

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.