Bangladesh

A fresh report warns Bangladesh is rapidly tilting toward Islamist rule after the 2024 uprising—women’s rights, culture and secularism face deep jeopardy.

Awami League accuses the Yunus-led interim government of a coordinated “murder mission” inside prisons, alleging slow poisoning and systematic targeting of its leaders.

Journalist Mijanur Rahman Sohel says DB detained him for 10+ hours to block an anti-NEIR press conference, claiming business syndicate interests influenced the order.

Bank officer Shamim Sheikh was arrested despite no charges, allegedly targeted only for being related to a former minister. Critics warn Bangladesh is sliding into politically motivated detentions.

Fifteen-year-old Imran Hossain, a Class Eight student, was arrested under Bangladesh’s Special Powers and Anti-Terrorism laws, triggering outrage over violations of child protection laws.