Parvez Hashem

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Parvez Hashem is a lawyer and human rights defender committed to protecting fundamental rights, freedom of speech, secularism, democratic accountability, and the rule of law. He advocates for freedom of expression, press freedom, and the rights of marginalized communities, and regularly speaks out on issues related to minority rights, justice, governance, and human rights.

A Lawyer, a Petition, and Troubling Questions

A petition at Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal has sparked concern after reports of bank inquiries targeting defense lawyer Naznin Nahar, raising questions about judicial fairness.

Bawm Detainees in Bangladesh and the Crisis of Justice

Human rights groups say dozens of Bawm detainees remain imprisoned without trial in Bangladesh, highlighting concerns over prolonged detention, displacement, and minority rights.

Bangladesh Election: Rise of Islamists and Threat to Democracy

Jamaat-e-Islami's stunning leap from 18 seats to 68 in a single election is more than an electoral upset. It is a structural warning that...

Bangladesh’s Election at a Turning Point: Democracy, Secularism and Rights Under Threat

Democracy is not just about holding elections. It is about holding elections that honor the will of the people, protect their rights, and reflect...

Jamaat and Other Islamist Political Parties’ Views on Women the Path to Sharia Law and a Taliban State

The interview was brief, but the message was unmistakable. When journalist Srinivasan Jain asked the Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami whether a woman could ever...

Parvez Hashem

30 POSTS
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Parvez Hashem is a lawyer and human rights defender committed to protecting fundamental rights, freedom of speech, secularism, democratic accountability, and the rule of law. He advocates for freedom of expression, press freedom, and the rights of marginalized communities, and regularly speaks out on issues related to minority rights, justice, governance, and human rights.