TIB urges amendment to draft NHRC Ordinance 2025

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has urged the government to urgently revise the draft National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Ordinance 2025, recently approved by the Advisory Council, warning that several provisions could create a discriminatory structure and weaken the commission’s independence and functional capacity.

Death of Jubo League Leader in Police Custody After Arrest From Hospital

Rezaul Karim (36), a Jubo League leader and member of Ward No. 5 of Hnila Union Parishad in Teknaf upazila of Cox’s Bazar, has died while undergoing treatment in police custody. He passed away on Sunday (7 December) while receiving treatment at Cox’s Bazar Sadar Hospital.

Chattogram Dialogue Calls for Swift NHRC Operationalisation

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Bangladesh, in collaboration with the Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, hosted a regional dialogue in Chattogram on 6 December to advance the implementation of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Ordinance 2025. The newly introduced ordinance aims to reinforce the legal framework for safeguarding human rights in Bangladesh.

Through the signing of the accord, the hill people had hoped to reclaim their rights from the state

A discussion meeting was held at the Women’s Voluntary Association auditorium in Dhanmondi to mark the 28th anniversary of the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) Peace Accord, under the slogan: “Strengthen national unity and move forward toward full implementation of the CHT Accord.”

Political Violence Surged in November, 12 Killed: HRSS

According to the report, political violence increased considerably in November. Most incidents of violence related to dominance disputes, political rivalry, assembly-centered clashes, internal conflicts over nominations in the upcoming 13th national election, disputes over committee formation, extortion, and occupation of various establishments rose from 64 in October to 96 in November.

Human Rights Abuses Continue Unabated Under Bangladesh’s Interim Government

The collapse of the Awami League government in August 2024 marked a decisive turning point in Bangladesh’s contemporary political landscape. A nationwide uprising—fueled by frustration over inequality, corruption, and the abuse of state power—swept the long-standing regime from office and ushered in an interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. Expectations soared that this transition would usher in a new era of transparency, accountability, and respect for human rights.

Bangladeshi Workers in Malaysia Face Unrestrained Exploitation

United Nations human rights experts have warned that Bangladeshi migrant workers in Malaysia are facing “widespread and systemic” exploitation, fraud, and rising debt bondage, affecting hundreds of thousands of laborers who contribute to Malaysia’s workforce.

Vandalism at Panbari Sarbojonin Shiva Temple Sparks Outrage in Rangpur

An attack took place at the Panbari Sarbojonin Shiva Temple in Rangpur on Thursday dawn, 22 November, when a group of unidentified assailants vandalised the temple’s main Shiva idol. According to local residents, the attackers entered the temple in a planned manner, destroyed the idol, and fled the scene immediately.

Custodial Deaths Surge Alarming­ly in Bangladesh: Rights Groups Raise Concerns

Deaths in the custody of law enforcement agencies in the country have increased alarmingly. From January to mid-November of the current year, at least 31 citizens have died in operations by various forces, in alleged gunfights, due to torture, and from gunfire. Human rights organizations say the number has risen abnormally in recent months, which has further exposed the lack of institutional accountability and transparency.

Country’s Global Image at Risk Pope Expresses Concern Over Christian Persecution in Bangladesh

Pope Leo XIV has expressed deep concern over incidents of discrimination and persecution against Christian communities in various countries around the world. In particular, he has called upon Bangladesh, Nigeria, Mozambique, Sudan, and several other countries regarding attacks on Christian communities and places of worship, saying that God desires peace among all His children.