Nationwide protests continue condemning attacks on media, cultural groups
Protests were held in Dhaka and different parts of the country, with demonstrators demanding immediate punishment of those responsible for harassing New Age editor and Editors’ Council president Nurul Kabir.
HRW warns Bangladesh over rising mob attacks, demands free and participatory elections
Human Rights Watch said on Saturday that Bangladeshi authorities must urgently take action to curb the growing wave of mob attacks that have spread across the country since the Hasina government was removed from power last August. The rights organization also urged the authorities to ensure conditions for free, fair, and inclusive elections scheduled for February.
Hindu Garment Worker Beaten and Burned to Death by a Mob in Bhaluka
The brutal killing of a Hindu garment worker in Bhaluka of Mymensingh district by beating and burning him to death by a mob has sparked intense concern and outrage across the country. The deceased was identified as Dipu Chandra Das (approximately 28). He was a resident of Tarakanda upazila and worked as a laborer at the Dubulia Pioneer Knit Factory.
Vandalism and Arson at Jatiya Party Leader Anisul Islam’s House
An incident of vandalism and arson took place at the residence of Anisul Islam Mahmud, President of the National Democratic Front (NDF) and Chairman of a faction of the Jatiya Party, in Hathazari, Chattogram.
Attack on Prothom Alo, The Daily Star, and Chhayanaut Right Under Government’s Nose: BNP
This incident proves that an old, well-identified group is deliberately attempting to push the country toward chaos. Through these actions, they want to nullify our voting rights and democratic rights, achieved through the sacrifice of much blood, and establish a new version of fascism in the country.
Attacks on the media would not have been easy without collusion from within the government
The three-party Democratic Reform Alliance believes that attacks on the media would not have been so easy without the patronage of the interim government or collusion from within the government.
Worker Beaten to Death in Mymensingh Over Allegations of ‘Derogatory Remarks’ About Religion
Police have said that a worker was beaten to death in Bhaluka upazila of Mymensingh on allegations of making derogatory remarks about religion.
Attack and Vandalism at Baul Music Gathering in Sherpur
An atmosphere of fear prevails among local residents following an attack and vandalism at a Baul music gathering in Ganevruyapara village of Pakuria Union in Sherpur Sadar Upazila. The Baul music programme, organised in a freshly harvested paddy field beside the house of Shamim Driver at around 11:00 pm on Thursday night, was abruptly brought to a halt after coming under sudden attack. Even two days after the incident, the area has not returned to normal.
Bangladesh’s Human Rights Landscape: How Long Will Impunity Continue?
This year, however, Human Rights Day arrives at a critical juncture for Bangladesh. The political upheaval of 2024, the breakdown of long-entrenched governance structures, and the rise of a fragile interim framework have laid bare an uncomfortable reality.
Body of Chhatra League activist Momin Khan recovered from the Turag River in the capital
The body of Momin Khan, a missing Chhatra League activist, was recovered today, Wednesday, December 3rd, from the Turag River—four days after he went missing—following an Awami League protest rally in Dhaka’s Diabari area on November 30th against the verdict of the interim government’s tribunal.