At Least 40 Houses Attacked or Burned After Killing in Madaripur
At least 20 residential houses were attacked, vandalised, and looted following a killing over local dominance in Madaripur. During the violence, at least another 20 houses were set on fire. Law enforcement agencies are trying to bring the situation under control after receiving the news.
International Rights Group Slams ‘Direct Assault’ on Independence of Judiciary
Paris-based international human rights organization Justice Makers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) has strongly condemned the alleged “misconduct” by BNP-aligned lawyers at the Barishal Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court centering on the bail of Awami League leaders. The organization described the incident as a “direct attack” on democracy, the rule of law, and the independence of the judiciary.
Experts Warn ‘Mobocracy’ Threatens Minorities
Bangladesh’s democratic foundations are increasingly under threat as mob violence and insecurity against minority communities rise, experts warned at a policy dialogue in Dhaka, raising concerns over the country’s political future ahead of the February 12 national election.
Woman Gang-Raped on Moving Bus in Tangail; Driver and Two Aides Detained
A 26-year-old woman was allegedly gang-raped by the driver and staff of a moving bus after being abducted from Savar. The incident, which began late Wednesday night, led to the rescue of the victim and the detention of three suspects in Tangail on Thursday afternoon.
Extrajudicial Killings and Custodial Deaths Surge in Bangladesh in 2025: ASK Report
Bangladesh witnessed a disturbing rise in extrajudicial killings and deaths in custody throughout 2025, deepening concerns about the rule of law, accountability, and the conduct of law enforcement agencies, according to an annual human rights report by Law and Salish Kendra (ASK).
DMP Commissioner says instructions to open fire on violent attackers are lawful
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sheikh Mohammad Sajjad Ali has instructed police to open fire if anyone attempts to set vehicles on fire or throw cocktails in a manner that endangers lives and property.
Old Crimes, New Faces: Extrajudicial Killings Rise Under Yunus in Bangladesh
The interim government led by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus, sworn in on August 8 that year, came to power promising justice, reform, and transparency. However, over a year later, Yunus’s administration is facing growing criticism for inefficiency, political bias, and failing to curb abuses by state agencies. What began with lofty pledges of democracy and accountability now stands accused of deepening divisions and undermining public trust.
Govt Deploys BGB in Dhaka and Nearby Districts to Maintain Law and Order
The government has deployed Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) in Dhaka and adjoining districts to maintain law and order following incidents of vehicles being set on fire by unidentified individuals.
Strict orders to stop Awami League’s Nov 13 ‘Dhaka Blockade’: Home Adviser
The Home Adviser, Lieutenant General (Retd.) Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, said that law-enforcement agencies have been given strict instructions to thwart the Awami League’s programme, a party whose activities are banned.
New Ordinance Approves Restructured National Human Rights Commission
Bangladesh’s Advisory Council, led by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, approves a new National Human Rights Commission Ordinance to strengthen the body’s power, transparency, and jurisdiction, ensuring accountability and protection of human rights.