Extrajudicial Killing in Bangladesh

Probe rights abuses, protect civil rights

United Nations member states yesterday urged Bangladesh to investigate rights violations by law enforcers, protect civil rights and ensure free and fair trials.

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.

What really happened to Sultana in Rab custody?

Rab’s modus operandi again comes into question as calls for independent investigation grow

Rab must answer for latest killing

The way it conducted its operation in a Narayanganj village is concerning

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.

One Year of US Sanctions: Denial and Defiance

The government has not only curtailed freedom of expression and assembly, but it has also used state institutions to silence its critics and political opponents in a brutal manner.

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.

Column by Mahfuz Anam: No govt has ever fallen for being self-critical

If we want to stop being lectured by international bodies, then we as a people, and much more so our government, must listen to our own critical voices.

November 14, 2023
November 14, 2023

Probe rights abuses, protect civil rights

United Nations member states yesterday urged Bangladesh to investigate rights violations by law enforcers, protect civil rights and ensure free and fair trials.

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.

March 28, 2023
March 28, 2023

What really happened to Sultana in Rab custody?

Rab’s modus operandi again comes into question as calls for independent investigation grow

March 20, 2023
March 20, 2023

Rab must answer for latest killing

The way it conducted its operation in a Narayanganj village is concerning

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.

December 10, 2022
December 10, 2022

One Year of US Sanctions: Denial and Defiance

The government has not only curtailed freedom of expression and assembly, but it has also used state institutions to silence its critics and political opponents in a brutal manner.

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.

August 19, 2022
August 19, 2022

Column by Mahfuz Anam: No govt has ever fallen for being self-critical

If we want to stop being lectured by international bodies, then we as a people, and much more so our government, must listen to our own critical voices.

June 28, 2022
June 28, 2022

The lawlessness of law enforcers

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