Global Human Rights Organizations Call for Immediate Removal of Ban on Awami League
Six international human rights organizations have jointly issued an open letter to Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus calling for the adoption of 12 recommendations, including the lifting of the ban on the Awami League. They also praised interim government measures such as the restoration of fundamental freedoms, initiation of legal reforms, and important steps like investigations into enforced disappearances and other human rights violations.
UK Condemns Violence Against Hindus in Bangladesh, Calls for Protection of Minorities
The UK government has strongly condemned the recent reports of violence and persecution faced by Hindu minorities in Bangladesh. Officials reaffirmed their commitment to human rights and religious freedom, pledging continued engagement with Bangladesh's interim government to ensure the safety of vulnerable communities.
Sheikh Hasina: The Leader Who Rebuilt Bangladesh, Now Facing Scrutiny from the West
For over four decades, Sheikh Hasina has been at the forefront of Bangladesh’s transformation—from a fragile post-colonial state to an emerging voice on the global stage. Honoured with awards like the UNESCO Peace Prize and the UN’s Champions of the Earth, her legacy is etched in the milestones of economic growth, social reform, and humanitarian leadership. Yet, amid this global recognition, a different narrative unfolds in parts of the Western media—one that often overlooks nuance in favour of sensationalism. As Bangladesh continues its complex democratic journey, Hasina remains a central, and often polarising, figure—defined not just by her achievements, but also by the lens through which the world chooses to view her.
Volker Turk urges interim government not to repeat human rights violations and repression
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk has strongly urged the interim government of Bangladesh to ensure that human rights violations and repression do not recur in the country. He also described the initiation of judicial processes against those accused of enforced disappearances and torture during the previous government as an important step towards accountability. This call was made in a statement on Wednesday.
Rohingya, Sri Lanka, Syria: Australia’s Support for Global Justice Under Scrutiny
In late September, renewed global attention was drawn to the ongoing persecution of the Rohingya and other ethnic minorities in Myanmar during a United Nations General Assembly High-level Conference. Julie Bishop, appointed as the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy on Myanmar, emphasized that achieving accountability for crimes committed against the Rohingya is “critical for reconciliation.” Marking eight years since the violent attacks—now alleged to constitute genocide in cases before both the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the International Criminal Court (ICC)—Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade reaffirmed the nation's support for justice and accountability efforts.
How July 2024 Marked the Fall of Democracy and Press Freedom
July 2024 will be remembered as a dark chapter in the history of Bangladesh. The group that called itself the “July Warriors” did not merely seize power—they pushed the country’s democratic progress into a grave. Since the unlawful takeover, the state has ceased to serve the people and instead turned into a tool of repression.
Ex-Minister Dies in Hospital While Handcuffed, Sparking Rights Furor and Negligence Allegations
The viral image shows an ailing, elderly man struggling for breath as his hand remains cuffed to the bed. Human rights defenders, political observers, and ordinary citizens have condemned the act as a gross violation of human dignity and human rights.
EU Leaders Raise Alarm Over Abuses in Pakistan and Bangladesh
At a side event during the 60th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, Members of the European Parliament, senators, and human rights advocates expressed grave concern over escalating human rights violations in South Asia—particularly in Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Bangladesh: Rape Sparks Deadly Violence in CHT, Rights Groups Urge UN Intervention
A brutal wave of violence has engulfed parts of Khagrachhari district in Bangladesh’s Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT), leaving at least three Indigenous youths dead, several others injured, and dozens of homes and businesses destroyed. The unrest was triggered by protests following the reported gang rape of a Marma schoolgirl by three Bengali youths on 23 September in the Guimara area.
Absent From a U.N. Discussion on Refugee Aid: The Refugees Themselves
They reside in the world’s largest network of refugee camps, with little freedom to leave. Within these camps, their shops have been demolished and schools shut down. Back in their homeland, the only common ground among warring groups is their shared hostility toward these stateless people.