Masdar Hossain alleges unwritten directives on bail and "case trade" persist in Bangladesh's judiciary, despite the Judicial Reform Commission's efforts.
Sheikh Hasina has instructed Awami League members to immediately take position at Dhanmondi 32 and local party offices, even those damaged or burnt, as post-election tensions rise.
Awami League-aligned lawyers secured a decisive win in the Sylhet District Bar election 2025, capturing key posts including President and General Secretary amid BNP-Jamaat rifts.
While the government claims no journalist has been arrested for their opinions, rights groups report hundreds of cases of harassment and the tragic killing of a reporter in Gazipur.
