Universal Periodic Review

‘A violent crackdown during elections does not inspire voter confidence’

The human rights situation in Bangladesh is extremely concerning due to the nation’s steady slide towards authoritarianism.

How did Bangladesh fare in UN's human rights review?

Calls for independent, transparent investigations into cases of alleged enforced disappearances and ratification of the much-discussed convention on disappearances got louder at this UPR.

We must improve our human rights record

Government should promptly start working on UPR recommendations

Universal Periodic Review / Bangladesh's human rights record under scrutiny

Several human rights concerns including shrinking space for dissent, extrajudicial killings, and attacks on minority groups have been highlighted.

December 10, 2023
December 10, 2023

‘A violent crackdown during elections does not inspire voter confidence’

The human rights situation in Bangladesh is extremely concerning due to the nation’s steady slide towards authoritarianism.

November 26, 2023
November 26, 2023

How did Bangladesh fare in UN's human rights review?

Calls for independent, transparent investigations into cases of alleged enforced disappearances and ratification of the much-discussed convention on disappearances got louder at this UPR.

November 17, 2023
November 17, 2023

We must improve our human rights record

Government should promptly start working on UPR recommendations

November 14, 2023
November 14, 2023

Bangladesh's human rights record under scrutiny

Several human rights concerns including shrinking space for dissent, extrajudicial killings, and attacks on minority groups have been highlighted.

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