Arrest of A K M Jamal Uddin Sparks Debate Over Freedom of Expression in Bangladesh

The arrest of A K M Jamal Uddin while he was participating in a peaceful program at Gulistan Zero Point in Dhaka has raised new questions about freedom of expression and the right to hold political programs in a democratic country.

Blast at Temple in Cumilla Injures Priest, Sparks Panic in Area

Four people, including a priest, were injured in a cocktail explosion left by miscreants at a temple in Cumilla city. The incident occurred around 6:30 PM on Saturday (March 7) at the Kali Gachtala Shiva Temple in the South Thakurpara (Baganbari) area of the city. Police said that two more cocktail explosions took place at nearby locations around the temple at the same time.

Human Rights Situation Worsens in February; Five Killed in Post-Election Clashes, MSF Reports

The human rights situation in Bangladesh deteriorated in February compared to January, according to a recent monitoring report by a human rights organization.

ASK Voices Concern Over Police Order to Re-Arrest Awami League Leaders

The directive to take action “as deemed appropriate” against leaders and activists of a political party whose activities have been banned, and the instruction to show individuals released on bail as re-arrested under “shown arrest” or in other cases, are contrary to the rule of law, according to Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK). The organization has expressed deep concern over such instructions.

Order Issued to Re-Arrest Awami League Leaders After Bail

Rajshahi Range DIG Mohammad Shahjahan has instructed that if any leaders and activists of organizations whose activities have been banned are granted bail by the court, they must be shown arrested again in other cases. In a letter signed by the DIG on Tuesday (24 February), police superintendents of eight districts under the range were directed to implement this instruction.

Minority Disabled Woman Gang-Raped While Returning from Kirtan in Bhola

A 26-year-old minority and mentally disabled woman was gang-raped while returning from a kirtan event in Tajumuddin Upazila, Bhola. The incident occurred late on Sunday night (February 22) in Daspara area of Shashiganj village, under Chandpur Union. She is currently undergoing treatment in critical condition at Bhola 250-Bed General Hospital.

Seven Hindu Families Allegedly Targeted in Post-Election Violence in Noakhali

At least seven Hindu families in Hatiya upazila of Noakhali district were reportedly targeted in coordinated attacks within 72 hours of Bangladesh’s 13th National Parliamentary Election, according to local residents and victims.

Dragged and Burned: Bangladesh Garment Worker Lynched, Shocking the World

A BBC report has detailed the brutal killing of 28-year-old garment worker Dipu Chandra Das, who was lynched and burned by a mob in Bangladesh’s Mymensingh district on 18 December after being accused of insulting the Prophet Muhammad.

Rights Group ASK Seeks Restraint Amid Post-Poll Unrest

Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK) on Sunday expressed deep concern over incidents of violence, deaths, and attacks on political opponents following the national election and referendum, calling on political parties to exercise restraint and urging the relevant authorities to ensure accountability.

Palashbari Awami League President Lipon Dies in Custody After Re-Arrest at Jail Gate

Palashbari Upazila Awami League President and former vice principal Shamikul Islam Sarkar Lipon died after falling critically ill inside Gaibandha District Jail late Sunday night, authorities confirmed. He had been in custody for a prolonged period in connection with a case filed with Gaibandha Sadar Police Station.