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...
We would like first to express our deep sorrow at the tragic events of last summer and the loss of life that occurred. It is a scandal that those events have since fuelled further chaos, violence, and death in Bangladesh. We believe the decisions made at the time by senior government officials were proportionate, taken in good faith, and aimed a...
We would like to reiterate our condemnation over the fact that scores of fake audio clips claiming to include voice of our president Sheikh Hasina have been manufactured and circulated on social media ostensibly by pro regime supporters and reproduced by media outlets to stage a media trial with wild claims like she authorized law enforc...
Joint statement by 88 expatriate journalists, writers, teachers-researchers, cultural and rights activists We, the expatriate journalists, writers, teachers-researchers, cultural and rights activists, are deeply concerned to observe that since August 5 of last year, our beloved motherland, our dear homeland, has witnessed indescribable persecut...
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...