A recent High Court observation on polygamy has reignited debate over women’s rights, Islamist influence, and whether Bangladesh’s legal reforms are drifting away from constitutional equality.
A detained student leader alleges severe rights abuses at Keraniganj jail, claiming thousands of inmates are held in 24-hour lockups without adequate food or water.
A Hindu widow was gang-raped, tied to a tree, assaulted and filmed in Jhenaidah, underscoring rising violence and impunity faced by religious minorities in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh saw a sharp rise in mob violence, custodial deaths, and political killings in 2025, according to a new human rights report warning of deepening lawlessness and impunity.
Multiple political parties have withdrawn from Bangladesh’s upcoming election, citing lack of a level playing field and unresolved legal cases, raising questions over the credibility of the vote.