Human rights at the core of a new chapter in EU-Bangladesh relations
From 15 to 19 September, the European Parliament’s Subcommittee on Human Rights will visit Bangladesh. This is not an isolated act of diplomacy, but rather part of a long-standing commitment: to stand alongside the people of Bangladesh as they strive for dignity, justice, and human rights.
Bangladesh Unveils Draft NHRC Ordinance 2025 to Strengthen Human Rights Protection
The government has unveiled the draft National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Ordinance 2025, signaling a major step toward strengthening human rights institutions and aligning Bangladesh’s legal framework with international standards.
Bangladesh Arrest Surge Threatens Democracy
After the ouster of Sheikh Hasina’s government last August, Bangladesh’s interim government had promised a swift return to democracy . That promise has been emphatically belied as the interim government headed by Nobel Laureate Mohammed Yunus is yet to announce a roadmap for elections. Meanwhile , the country sinks into waves of arbitrary arrests that has become a preferred state weapon to control dissent and neutralise political opposition.
NHRC Remains Leaderless, Inactive as Citizens Suffer
Bangladesh’s National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has been without leadership for more than ten months, leaving the institution paralysed at a time when allegations of rights abuses are rising across the country. Despite repeated promises of reform, no progress has been made in reconstituting the commission, sparking frustration among citizens and concern from rights defenders and international partners.
Study Links Western Sanctions to Nearly 30–38 Million Deaths Worldwide
A new study has revealed that unilateral sanctions imposed by the United States and European Union over the past five decades have been linked to tens of millions of deaths worldwide, disproportionately affecting the most vulnerable populations.
IFJ Calls for Release of Bangladeshi Journalist Detained Under Anti-Terrorism Act
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has urged Bangladeshi authorities to immediately release journalist Monjurul Alam Panna, who was detained under the country’s Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) alongside 15 others in Dhaka on August 28.