An informative event hosted in the UK Parliament by Bob Blackman MP, the Bangladesh Unity Forum, and Doughty Street Chambers barristers shed an important light on the alarming rise of political and religious violence and the threats to democracy in Bangladesh. Ahead of the February elections, parliamentarians, lawyers, and activists discussed t...
Over the past year, Bangladesh has experienced an unprecedented deterioration in governance, law and order, and economic stability. Following the military-backed removal of Sheikh Hasina in August 2024, the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus has failed to restore basic security, protect human rights, or uphold democratic norms. The coun...
A high-profile parliamentary event hosted at the UK House of Commons has raised serious concerns over the erosion of democratic norms and human rights in Bangladesh under the interim regime of Dr. Muhammad Yunus. The event, held on July 15 and co-hosted by Bob Blackman MP and the Bangladesh Unity Forum, featured legal and political experts who a...