Al Jazeera’s wild claims on July August violence in Bangladesh - A textbook case of media trial to cover up ongoing witch hunt against dissenters

Al Jazeera has released a 35-minute report on the July–August 2024 violence in Bangladesh, purporting to investigate alleged human rights abuses. In reality, the documentary closely mirrors the narrative of the current regime led by Dr. Muhammad Yunus and appears designed to influence public opinion and judicial proceedings in favor of that admi...

Call for Independent Investigation into Deaths of 24 Awami League Leaders and Activists in Custody

The current interim government of Bangladesh must ensure full, transparent, and independent investigations into the reported custodial deaths of at least 21 members of the Awami League since Dr. Muhammad Yunus seized power. The killings, which allegedly occurred inside jails and under police custody—environments that should be among the safest i...

⁨76th Founding Anniversary of Bangladesh Awami League – 23 June

Bangladesh Awami League is the oldest and largest political organization in the country. This 23rd of June marks the 76th founding anniversary of Bangladesh Awami League. For over seven and a half decades, the journey of the Awami League has been steeped in tradition and glory. Throughout this long path, the party has played a leading role in th...

The ICT's proceedings against Sheikh Hasina are little more than a show trial

The commencement of the today's proceedings is yet another reminder of the concerning state into which Bangladesh has descended under the rule of its unelected, undemocratic leader Dr Muhammad Yunus. The UN itself expressed concerns over the lack of due process and fair trial concerns within the ICT, which, since Dr Yunus seized power, has be...

Press Freedom Day - Solidarity with the Journalists

On this press freedom day, we express deepest sympathies and stand in solidarity with thousands of journalists who have been terrorised with vile threats of mob violence, indicted in outrageous murder charges, fell victim to physical assaults and forcibly removed from their jobs over past seven months but still standing firm defying state sponso...

A Nation of False Accusations & Non-Existant Human Rights: Fake Cases Surge Under the Yunus Regime

Since August 2024, Bangladesh has seen a surge in politically motivated false cases, marking a disturbing turn under the so-called interim government led by Muhammad Yunus. What was promised as a neutral transition has become a repressive regime, using the legal system as a weapon against opponents. Thousands of fabricated cases have been fil...