Mob Fury in Bangladesh: 220 Dead, 230 Attacks in 13 Months
Mob or group violence in Bangladesh continues unabated despite stern government warnings and alerts from the army chief. Human rights organizations report that at least 220 people have been killed in the 13 months since the current government took office. From March to August this year alone, 230 mob violence incidents were recorded, resulting in 79 deaths and 265 serious injuries.
One Year Since Rangamati Communal Attack and Anik Chakma Murder: Justice Still Denied
Today marks one year since the communal attack carried out by Bengali settlers on Jumma students and youth in Rangamati town, followed by the brutal murder of 18-year-old Anik Chakma. Despite multiple cases being filed, justice remains elusive as most of the accused are free on bail and the majority of perpetrators remain untouched.
EU Calls for Free, Fair Elections in Bangladesh by 2026
European Parliament Human Rights Subcommittee Chair Mounir Satouri has emphasized the importance of holding free, fair, and inclusive elections in Bangladesh in February 2026, stating that broad acceptance of the election results will be vital for maintaining political stability and democratic consolidation.
JMBF Urges EU Delegation to Address Human Rights Crisis in Bangladesh
JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF), an independent human rights organization, has issued an urgent appeal to the European Parliament’s Subcommittee on Human Rights ahead of its three-day visit to Bangladesh (16–18 September 2025). The organization warned of what it describes as an “extremely serious deterioration” of the country’s law and order, human rights, and democratic space under the interim government led by Nobel Peace Laureate Muhammad Yunus.
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.