The urgency of support from the international community- How a country can emerge from autocracy through international help!
The support of the international community can play a crucial role in aiding countries in their transition from autocracy to democracy. International support can come in the form of diplomatic pressure, economic aid, and humanitarian assistance, all of which can help create conditions conducive to democratic reform. By providing technical assistance, financial resources, and moral support, the international community can help countries navigate the complexities of democratic transition and build sustainable democratic institutions . Read More…
Corruption And Awamileague go hand in hand
Political corruption within the Awami League, the ruling party in Bangladesh, has been a longstanding issue that has undermined the country’s democratic governance and economic development. The party, which has been in power for multiple terms, has faced numerous allegations of corruption, nepotism, and abuse of power. Read More…
On-duty NSI members attacked in Cantonment with an Ex-Director General witnessing
wo members of the National Security Intelligence (NSI) were assaulted on Monday (June 24), inside Dhaka Cantonment in the presence of former NSI Director General TM Jobayer. Eyewitnesses and reliable sources reported that on that day, around 12:05-12:10 PM, the car carrying former NSI Director General TM Jobayer exited his bungalow, made a U-turn in front of the Army MP Unit, and stopped on the main road approximately 75 yards south of the main gate of the new Officers’ Mess in Senasadar.. . Read More…
In 2023, Bangladesh Authorities Tightened Repression Ahead of National Elections
Security forces carried out mass arrests of opposition members and in some cases responded to protests with excessive force. The arrests appeared to reflect senior police officials’ plans, stated in leaked meeting minutes, to ensure the convictions of opposition members so they would be disqualified from contesting elections. The main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party estimated that half of its 5 million members face politically motivated prosecution. . Read More…
Bangladesh Charges Opposition Party Leadership With Murder
Bangladesh’s main opposition leader and more than 100 other top party members were charged on Sunday with the murder of a policeman killed in demonstrations that have erupted ahead of upcoming elections. “At least 164 Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) including Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir were accused of murdering the police officer,” police official Salahuddin Mia said, adding that charges had been filed against them. Read More…
A Country Became Total Authoritarian Over Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year Tenure - Current Scenario of Bangladesh
Bangladesh, which was previously praised for its democratic advancements, has sadly succumbed to authoritarianism during Sheikh Hasina’s protracted rule. Her government has steadily undermined human rights, restricted free speech, persecuted the opposition, and dismantled important institutions, including the banking industry and judiciary, over the past fifteen years. This region has never seen a politician in office for such an extended length of time without the support of the people. As Sunday’s attendance demonstrated, the percentage of the population that supports Hasina and her party even portrays her as unpopular. Read More…
Bangladesh 2009 - 2024: A slow and painful death of Democracy
The period from 2009 to 2024 in Bangladesh has been a tumultuous journey marked by significant challenges. Bangladesh, a nation born out of a struggle for independence and democratic ideals, has grappled with political instability, polarisation, and erosion of democratic norms during this time frame. As the country sought to navigate its democratic path, it encountered obstacles that tested the resilience of its institutions and the aspirations of its people. Read More..
2024 General Election and State of Democracy in Bangladesh
The ruling Bangladesh Awami League Government of Bangladesh held the 12th general election of the country on 7th January 2024, ignoring the boycott of the opposition parties including the largest political party of the country Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its allies. The election was marked as the lowest voter turnout election in the history of the country. Read More..
Bangladesh: Annual Human Rights Report
The annual Human Rights Report 2023 has been published by Odhikar, a well-known human rights organisation in Bangladesh. The report is published before the country’s general election on 7th January 2024 which is boycotted by the main opposition parties of the country. The report monitors the country’s human rights situation in accordance with international human rights laws and standards. Read More..
US sanctioned Bangladesh's paramilitary RAB for Human Rights Violation
RAB was established in 2004 in response to growing concerns about organised crime, terrorism, extremism, and other major crimes that were difficult for conventional police units to successfully prosecute. But rights organisations have accused it of egregious human rights violations, including staging gunfights to assassinate suspected criminals. Comprising team members of many divisions of Bangladesh’s armed forces and law enforcement organisations, RAB functions as an elite paramilitary unit. Read More..
Repression and brutality of Police and other law enforcement agency including RAB against opposition activists in Bangladesh
Brutality and repression against opposition activists in Bangladesh have been a longstanding issue that has raised concerns from human rights organisations and activists both within the country and internationally. Recent data and reports highlight the extent of violence and abuse perpetrated by law enforcement agencies such as the police and the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) against individuals critical of the government. Read More…
Enforced Disappearances in the Awami League Regime: Some Real-Life Story
Human rights organisations and foreign observers have expressed alarm over enforced disappearances, especially in the context of Bangladesh and the Awami League rule. Enforced disappearances are a grave violation of human rights and have been reported in various countries across different political regimes. The Awami League, a major political party in Bangladesh, has faced allegations of involvement in enforced disappearances during its tenure. While it’s important to note that these allegations are subject to investigation and debate, there have been numerous reports and accounts alleging such occurrences. Read More..