The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention has ruled that the detention of writer and activist Shahriar Kabir was unlawful, politically motivated, and in violation of international human rights law.
Dhaka was struck by a second earthquake on Saturday evening, hours after an earlier tremor. BMD later updated the magnitude to 4.3, while USGS and EMSC reported differing epicenter details.
Journalist Mijanur Rahman Sohel says DB detained him for 10+ hours to block an anti-NEIR press conference, claiming business syndicate interests influenced the order.
Bank officer Shamim Sheikh was arrested despite no charges, allegedly targeted only for being related to a former minister. Critics warn Bangladesh is sliding into politically motivated detentions.
Fifteen-year-old Imran Hossain, a Class Eight student, was arrested under Bangladesh’s Special Powers and Anti-Terrorism laws, triggering outrage over violations of child protection laws.