Research shows hardline Islamic group Hefazat-e-Islam poses challenge for Bangladesh
Aug 27, 2022, at 02:41 am
Dhaka: A leading think tank South Asia Democratic Forum (SADF) has claimed that Bangladesh is gripped by challenges posed by hardline Islamic group Hefazat-e-Islam as the country continues to witness frequent outbursts of massive violence, an increase in religiously motivated illiberalism, and a general shrinking of free, liberal, and secular thinking.
Extreme human rights violations taking place in Bangladesh: HRW
Jan 15, 2022, at 10:38 pm
Dhaka/UNI: Human Rights Watch (HRW) alleged the Bangladesh authorities arbitrarily arresting government critics under the draconian Digital Security Act, stifling civil society, independent media, and human rights activists.
Mar 02, 2021, at 04:19 pm
New York: The UN's top human rights official on Monday called for transparent investigation into the death in custody of a writer in Bangladesh, who was held in pre-trial detention for nine months for publishing an article and sharing social media posts critical of the Government’s COVID-19 response.