Political Violence Intensifies Ahead of Bangladesh Election: 11 Killed, 616 Injured
Human rights organization Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK) says that incidents of political violence increased alarmingly in January, reaching a severe level. In just one month, at least 11 people were killed and 616 injured in 75 clashes across the country, directly calling into question the environment for a free and fair election.
Using religion to seek votes in elections is concerning: ASK
The use of religion in campaigning for the upcoming national parliamentary election, as well as the tendency to seek votes by exerting direct or indirect pressure on citizens who practice other religions, is also a matter of serious concern. In addition, incidents of clashes, violence, provocative statements, and allegations of irregularities among political parties and candidates in various parts of the country have prompted the Law and Arbitration Center (ASK) to express deep concern and anxiety.
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).
Public Outcry After Elderly Fakir’s Hair Shaved in Dhaka
A viral video showing a group of men forcibly shaving the hair of an elderly fakir in Dhaka’s Sadarghat area has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation from human rights organisations.
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