Bangladesh Human Rights News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Report highlights grim picture of human rights situation in turmoil-hit Bangladesh
Dhaka, April 10: Over 23 people were killed and 733 injured in more than 97 incidents of political violence across Bangladesh last month, according to the latest report released by Dhaka-based Human Rights Support Society (HRSS).
Protest against persecution of minorities in Bangladesh raises concerns at Geneva Press Conference
Geneva, April 2: A press conference in Geneva highlighted growing concerns over the persecution of minorities in Bangladesh, raising questions about impunity, the release of convicted terrorists, and the erosion of the rule of law under the current government. Speakers at the event called for urgent international attention to address the deteriorating human rights situation.
Global experts warn of rising human rights violations in Bangladesh at UNHRC side event
Geneva March 27: A side event titled "Human Rights Violations and Rise of Islamic Terrorism in Bangladesh" was held by Tumuku Development and Cultural Union (TACUDU) on March 26, 2025, during the 58th Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland.
Former UK MP expresses concerns over corruption, human rights crisis in Bangladesh
Geneva, March 27: At a side event during the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva on Wednesday, former UK Member of Parliament Paul Burstow delivered a keynote speech addressing human rights violations and the rise of Islamic extremism in Bangladesh.
Rights activists in Bangladesh alarmed over rising extra judicial killings under Yunus govt
Dhaka, Mar 6: Several rights activists in Bangladesh have raised an alarm against rising extrajudicial killings and other custodial deaths of suspects that have occurred since Muhammad Yunus-led Interim Government came to power in the country in August 2024.