Human-rights

It was around 11 pm when several young men arrived in the village of Baliyadanga in a private car and on motorcycles. Local residents became suspicious. An announcement was made over a loudspeaker: “Robbers have arrived!” The men tried to flee as people chased them. However, they could not escape. Five people were caught in Malopara and beaten by a mob. They were later handed over to police. The incident took place on the night of September 29 in Jashore Sadar Upazila. It is just one examp...

National Citizens Party (NCP) Convener and Chief Whip of the Opposition in Parliament Nahid Islam has said there are questions about how much democracy and human rights will be protected under the leadership of Tarique Rahman. He alleged that although the BNP government has spoken about protecting human rights, laws and institutions are being created that could restrict citizens’ fundamental rights. He made the remarks at a human chain organized by the NCP in front of the Parliament build...

Despite the review by the parliamentary committee, fundamental structural shortcomings remain in the ‘National Human Rights Commission Bill, 2026’ and the ‘Prevention and Remedy of Enforced Disappearance Bill, 2026.’ Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has expressed deep concern, noting that there is no authority to conduct independent, impartial and conflict free investigations into enforced disappearances and serious human rights violations. It also said opportunities for abuse o...

The total number of incidents of violence against women and children declined slightly in the country, but the forms of violence have become more alarming. The Manabadhikar Shongskriti Foundation (MSF) said rape, suicide and incidents of abandoned newborns increased significantly in July. The organization also expressed concern over drugs, online gambling and impunity for crimes. According to MSF’s human rights monitoring report for July, the total number of incidents of violence against...