custodial death
How many years must Jonny’s family wait?
Custodial torture must cease to exist.
When law enforcers become criminals
Such sinister and premeditated actions raise grave concerns about whether our law enforcers are scrupulous enough to serve citizens.
Custodial Death Of Jonny / A long wait for closure
Justice continues to elude the family members of Ishtiaque Hossain Jonny, a garment-waste trader from Mirpur, whose custodial torture and death in 2014 sparked outrage and led to the country’s sole case filed under the Torture and Custodial Death (Prevention) Act, 2013.
Court’s order to sue police for torture commendable
Now it must be ensured that the order is followed through.
Investigate Alal’s custodial death
Those responsible must pay for their crime
How did Sultana Jasmine die?
Sultana’s death only re-emphasises just how helpless we are at the hands of law enforcement members.
Welcome promise of ever-elusive ‘justice’
Jasmine Sultana’s case must not meet the same fate as countless others
Sued under DSA: Woman dies in Rab custody
An employee of a Naogaon union land office who stood accused in a case under the Digital Security Act died in the custody of Rab-5 after suffering haemorrhages of the brain
Mechanisms to hold the police accountable do exist; why aren't we using them?
It is imperative to bring the police under a system of accountability that earns public confidence.
How many years must Jonny’s family wait?
Custodial torture must cease to exist.
When law enforcers become criminals
Such sinister and premeditated actions raise grave concerns about whether our law enforcers are scrupulous enough to serve citizens.
A long wait for closure
Justice continues to elude the family members of Ishtiaque Hossain Jonny, a garment-waste trader from Mirpur, whose custodial torture and death in 2014 sparked outrage and led to the country’s sole case filed under the Torture and Custodial Death (Prevention) Act, 2013.
Court’s order to sue police for torture commendable
Now it must be ensured that the order is followed through.
Investigate Alal’s custodial death
Those responsible must pay for their crime
How did Sultana Jasmine die?
Sultana’s death only re-emphasises just how helpless we are at the hands of law enforcement members.
Welcome promise of ever-elusive ‘justice’
Jasmine Sultana’s case must not meet the same fate as countless others
Sued under DSA: Woman dies in Rab custody
An employee of a Naogaon union land office who stood accused in a case under the Digital Security Act died in the custody of Rab-5 after suffering haemorrhages of the brain
Mechanisms to hold the police accountable do exist; why aren't we using them?
It is imperative to bring the police under a system of accountability that earns public confidence.
UN rights chief’s visit: Conflicting expectations and a hope for positive change
UN human rights chief's visit to Dhaka revealed contrasting expectations on the part of the government and rights groups.