Prominent UK lawyers say Tulip Siddiq’s trial in Bangladesh is “contrived and unfair,” citing intimidation, lack of due process, and political motivation.
The arrest of Baul singer Abul Sarkar has sparked nationwide protests, with artists and academics warning that extremist violence is rising amid state inaction.
TIB condemned the arrest of Baul singer Abul Sarkar and a mob attack on his supporters, warning that rising cultural repression and state inaction threaten Bangladesh’s communal harmony and human rights.
Over 6,500 Bangladeshis sought asylum in the UK in 12 months as London considers tougher visa rules for countries failing to repatriate illegal migrants and offenders.
More than 100 Bangladeshi cultural figures worldwide have condemned the ICT death-sentence verdict against Sheikh Hasina, calling it unconstitutional, biased, and a threat to democracy.
