Violence and Repression in Bangladesh Ahead of General Elections: A Deeply Chilling Cycle Introduction The recent wave of violent clashes between protesters and police officers, resulting in deaths and numerous arrests, has raised concerns about the state of human rights and democratic freedoms in Bangladesh. As the country approaches the […]
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Bangladesh Officials’ Provocative Actions Ignite Violence
Bangladesh Officials Risk Inciting Violence Threats Against Opposition Leaders Undermine Election Integrity October 19, 2023 7:59AM EDT | Recent reports of government officials in Bangladesh making violent threats against opposition leaders have raised concerns about the country’s upcoming national elections in January 2024. These threats not only contribute to a […]
The Ethical Sting: Shipping Firms Reaping Rewards Amid Labor Exploitation in Bangladesh
Shipping Firms Profit from Labor Abuse in Bangladesh Introduction In a report released today, Human Rights Watch and the NGO Shipbreaking Platform have accused European shipping companies of knowingly sending their end-of-life ships for scrap in dangerous and polluting yards in Bangladesh. This practice allows the companies to profit at […]
Weaponizing Labour Law: The Troubling Targeting of Nobel Laureate Mohammad Yunus in Bangladesh
Amnesty International Calls for an End to Harassment of Nobel Peace Laureate Mohammad Yunus in Bangladesh Amnesty International has released a statement urging the authorities in Bangladesh to cease weaponizing labour laws and immediately stop their harassment and intimidation of Nobel Peace Laureate Mohammad Yunus. According to the human rights […]
Release or Revoke: The Urgent Call for Justice in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Quash Conviction and Release Rights Defenders Introduction In a concerning turn of events, human rights defenders Adilur Rahman Khan and ASM Nasiruddin Elan of the prominent Bangladesh human rights organization Odhikar have been convicted on trumped-up charges. The Cyber Tribunal of Dhaka sentenced Khan and Elan to two years […]
Workers’ Rights in Bangladesh: Unveiling the Dark Side of Social Audits
Editorial: Social Audits in Bangladesh Fail to Protect Workers’ Rights Inadequacy of Social Audits The recent killing of Shahidul Islam, an independent labor union leader, sheds light on the failures of social audits and certifications in monitoring and responding to threats against workers trying to organize unions in Bangladesh. Human […]
Protecting Cyber Security in Bangladesh: Urgent Call to Remove Draconian Provisions in Draft Legislation
Amnesty International Urges Substantial Amendments to Bangladesh‘s Cyber Security Act The Cabinet’s Approval of the Draft Cyber Security Act The recent news of the Cabinet’s approval of the final draft of the Cyber Security Act (CSA) in Bangladesh has drawn criticism from human rights organization Amnesty International. The CSA is […]
Opinion: Addressing the Epidemic of Forced Disappearances in Bangladesh
Bangladesh Urged to Cooperate with UN on Forced Disappearances Inquiry Demand for Justice and Accountability On the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on the authorities in Bangladesh to accept the United Nations’ offer to support an independent commission of inquiry into […]
Bangladesh’s Detention of University Student Khadijatul Kubra: A Violation of Human Rights
Editorial: The Tragic Detention of Khadijatul Kubra and the Suppression of Freedom of Expression in Bangladesh A Disturbing Violation of Human Rights The case of Khadijatul Kubra, a university student in Bangladesh who has been detained for a year under the Digital Security Act (DSA), highlights the concerning state of […]
Bangladesh: Urgent Release Demanded for Woman Arrested over Son’s Facebook Post
Analyzing the Arrest of Anisha Siddika: A New Low for Bangladesh Introduction The case of Anisha Siddika, a 58-year-old woman who was arrested in Bangladesh over her son’s Facebook post criticizing the government, highlights a disturbing trend of intolerance towards opposing views in both online and offline spaces. This arrest […]