Custodial Deaths Raise Alarm as 39 Die in 3 Months: HRSS
A quarterly report by the Human Rights Support Society (HRSS) has revealed that 39 inmates died in prisons across Bangladesh during the first quarter of 2026.
Ban on Awami League activities “undemocratic”: 101 journalists statement
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has passed a law in parliament banning the activities of the Bangladesh Awami League. However, banning the activities of a political party through legal means is contrary to democratic practice. In protest against this development, 101 journalists have issued a statement.
Concern of Ain o Salish Kendra over the arrest process of former Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury
According to information published in the media, on the night of April 6, 2026, former Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury was detained by law enforcement agencies from a relative’s residence in Dhanmondi and taken to the DB office. Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK) stated that it is not reasonable to show a woman as detained in this manner at midnight. It is necessary to clarify whether the arrest process could have been conducted during the daytime in a transparent and procedural manner.
BNP Faced 150K Cases in 20 Years, Bangladesh Awami League Faces 100K+ in 20 Months
After the change of government on August 5, 2024, the Bangladesh Awami League claims that in just 20 months, more than one hundred thousand cases have been filed against its leaders and activists across the country. Although it could not provide exact statistics, the party described these cases as retaliatory and false. On the other hand, the police have termed this claim as “propaganda and unrealistic.”
Former Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury Arrested in Lalbagh Attempted Murder and Vandalism Case
Former Speaker of the National Parliament, Dr. Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury, has been shown arrested in a case filed over attempted murder and vandalism during the anti-discrimination movement in Lalbagh, the capital. She was detained at around 4:30 AM on Tuesday from a residence on Road 8/A in Dhanmondi.
UN Letter Expresses Concern Over Ban on Awami League in Bangladesh
The United Nations has expressed deep concern over the banning of the Bangladesh Awami League, disproportionate restrictions on the party’s political speech and gatherings, mass arrests, and alleged violations of the right to a fair trial. These issues were outlined in an official letter sent on December 29 to the interim government led by Dr. Muhammad Yunus.
Human Rights Situation Worsens in February; Five Killed in Post-Election Clashes, MSF Reports
The human rights situation in Bangladesh deteriorated in February compared to January, according to a recent monitoring report by a human rights organization.
Order Issued to Re-Arrest Awami League Leaders After Bail
Rajshahi Range DIG Mohammad Shahjahan has instructed that if any leaders and activists of organizations whose activities have been banned are granted bail by the court, they must be shown arrested again in other cases. In a letter signed by the DIG on Tuesday (24 February), police superintendents of eight districts under the range were directed to implement this instruction.
Four Killed in Clash Between Two Groups in Narail
Four people, including a father and son, were killed in a clash between two groups over dominance in Narail Sadar.
Money Taken ‘On the Basis of Mutual Understanding’ Is Not Extortion: Road Transport Minister
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam does not want to describe the money collected from various vehicles on the roads “based on mutual understanding” as extortion.