Justice and accountability for the egregious human rights violations of the past is crucial, but the challenge lies in ensuring this is not done by repeating patterns of reprisal and retaliation, warned Sara Hossain, a senior lawyer at the Supreme Court, as she spoke about the role of political parties in protecting human rights.
Although the interim government has repeatedly stated that it opposes mob violence, its actions have not reflected a serious commitment.
One year after the July uprising, Bangladesh finds itself at a critical juncture, yet shows little sign of crossing it
A staggering 11,348 people fell victims to human rights violations -- including murders, injuries, torture, and attacks on minority communities -- in July and August 2024, according to a study by Manabadhikar Shongskriti Foundation.
BNP expressed satisfaction with the UN fact-finding report on the July-August uprising
HRW also advised interim govt to bring a consensus resolution at next UN Human Rights Council session
Human rights office also finds systematic abuse by former ministers, security agency officials, AL leaders
Several senior officials gave crucial information to the UN Fact Finding Mission about Sheikh Hasina’s actions during the July uprising.
The UN will not share evidence from its investigation with Bangladesh unless trials of perpetrators of the brutal response to the July uprising meet international standards, says a top official at the UN Human Rights Office.
Human rights office also finds systematic abuse by former ministers, security agency officials, AL leaders
Several senior officials gave crucial information to the UN Fact Finding Mission about Sheikh Hasina’s actions during the July uprising.
The UN will not share evidence from its investigation with Bangladesh unless trials of perpetrators of the brutal response to the July uprising meet international standards, says a top official at the UN Human Rights Office.
The UN has recommended prompt and independent investigations into human rights violations that took place from August 5 to 15 last year after the fall of Sheikh Hasina.
Full version of UN fact-finding report
It also recommended demilitarize control of paramilitary forces Ansar and VDP
He reiterated the interim government's commitment to upholding the rule of law and called on all members of Bangladesh's justice system
UN estimates that "as many as 1,400 people may have been killed" in that 45-day time period, while thousands were injured
The enquiry report is set to be launched this afternoon in Geneva
Human rights lawyer Taqbir Huda talks about the current state of human rights in Bangladesh and the potential way forward.
