Custodial torture

Rab must be rebuilt from the ground up

But without political reforms, any change risks being superficial

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.

Why the reluctance to rethink police powers?

On July 13, the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court once again upheld the guidelines to stop the arbitrary arrests made by police based on suspicion

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.

Ordinary citizens’ vulnerability to custodial torture

The police’s heavy-handed approach in dispersing a crowd that was peacefully protesting the price hike of a medical service has appalled citizens.

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.

November 13, 2024
November 13, 2024

Rab must be rebuilt from the ground up

But without political reforms, any change risks being superficial

February 10, 2024
February 10, 2024

How many years must Jonny’s family wait?

Custodial torture must cease to exist.

January 5, 2024
January 5, 2024

When law enforcers become criminals

Such sinister and premeditated actions raise grave concerns about whether our law enforcers are scrupulous enough to serve citizens.

July 25, 2023
July 25, 2023

Why the reluctance to rethink police powers?

On July 13, the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court once again upheld the guidelines to stop the arbitrary arrests made by police based on suspicion

June 18, 2023
June 18, 2023

Investigate Alal’s custodial death

Those responsible must pay for their crime

March 30, 2023
March 30, 2023

How did Sultana Jasmine die?

Sultana’s death only re-emphasises just how helpless we are at the hands of law enforcement members.

January 23, 2023
January 23, 2023

Ordinary citizens’ vulnerability to custodial torture

The police’s heavy-handed approach in dispersing a crowd that was peacefully protesting the price hike of a medical service has appalled citizens.

October 19, 2022
October 19, 2022

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.

August 20, 2022
August 20, 2022

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.

June 28, 2022
June 28, 2022

The lawlessness of law enforcers

Despite strong laws, why is torture still their go-to practice?