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Bangladeshâs centuries-old Sufi heritage is facing a troubling rise in attacks.
Shrines that have long stood as symbols of spirituality, tolerance, and cultural coexistence are increasingly becoming targets of vandalism and violence. Reports indicate that dozens of shrines have been attacked in recent months, while devotees and spiritual leaders have also faced assaults.
Protecting religious and cultural heritage is not just about preserving history. It is about safeguarding the values of pluralism, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence.
#Bangladesh #SufiHeritage #ReligiousFreedom #CulturalHeritageâŠ
A PM Tareque slips into the US Ambassadorâs Residence at Night,No Security,No Protocol.
Hours later,#Yunus quietly flies to #Paris.If Bangladeshâs Future was being decided behind Closed Doors, the Nation deserves answers.
Who was really calling the shots?
@ajaykraina@avarakai
#JusticeForRiya
She was raped, murdered, and her body was thrown away in a bag.
As soon as one case stops trending, the public moves on. But the violence doesnât stop.
We may have forgotten Ramisha, yet girls are still being raped, abused, and killed every day.
Riya is not just another headline. She was someoneâs daughter, someoneâs friend, someoneâs entire world.
Justice delayed is justice denied.
#JusticeForRiya #EndViolenceAgainstWomen
May 2026 was marked by a significant deterioration in public safety, law enforcement effectiveness, and social stability across Bangladesh. Data compiled by the Manabadhikar Shongskriti Foundation (MSF) and reports from across the country indicate rising levels of mob violence, sexual violence, criminal activity, and public health challenges.
During the month, 69 incidents of mob violence resulted in 32 deaths and 71 injuries, representing the highest monthly toll recorded in the past six months. At the same time, 53 unidentified bodies were recovered nationwide, raising concerns among human rights observers.
Read: https://t.co/lr2gaXPTRo
#Bangladesh #BangladeshCrisis
Abdul Quddus Muaz, a former Sherpur District Chhatra League member, died on May 6, 2026. His family alleges that he endured months of abuse, repeated remand, prolonged detention, and custodial torture before his death.
His elder brother says Muaz survived beatings, jail, and multiple legal battles, only to lose his life days after finally securing bail.
A familyâs grief. A brotherâs testimony. Questions that demand answers.
#AwamiLeague #Bangladesh #HumanRightsâŠ
Abdul Quddus Muaz, a former Sherpur District Chhatra League member, died on May 6, 2026. His family alleges that he endured months of abuse, repeated remand, prolonged detention, and custodial torture before his death.
His elder brother says Muaz survived beatings, jail, and multiple legal battles, only to lose his life days after finally securing bail.
A familyâs grief. A brotherâs testimony. Questions that demand answers.
#AwamiLeague #Bangladesh #HumanRightsâŠ
Former Mayor Ivy released on bail: Police set up monitoring and surveillance on her home, prohibits any âpoliticalâ activities.
Former Narayanganj Mayor Salina Hayat Ivy was released from Kashimpur Central Jail on 3 June 2026 after spending more than a year in pre-trial detention. Her release came after she secured bail in all pending cases from the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of #Bangladesh.
However, it appears that the #BNP Govt and the police are not pleased with this development. According to reports, district police have established monitoring and surveillance around Ivy's residence in Narayanganj. CCTV cameras have reportedly been installed overlooking her home.
According to Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) of Narayanganj Tareq Al Mehedi, while members of the public are free to visit Ivy, she is prohibited from engaging in any political activities. The stated purpose of the surveillance is to ensure that she does not undertake such activities.
News:â¨
https://t.co/x9ptD8TUNC
This is alarming for two primary reasons.
First, refraining from political activities is not a condition of Ivy's bail imposed by the court. As such, the police appear to be exceeding their authority by imposing restrictions of their own, presumably at the behest of the political government, namely the BNP administration.
Second, even meeting Ivy may carry serious consequences. This concern was illustrated yesterday when an employee of the Narayanganj City Corporation was reportedly dismissed simply for visiting Ivy at her home following her release on bail.
News:â¨
https://t.co/ta1I166PIE
It is worth noting that Ivy is not a central or top leader of the #AwamiLeague. In fact, she is not even a district-level leader of the party. For most of her political career, she has served as an elected local government official.
Why, then, is the BNP Govt so concerned about her that it is dedicating scarce law enforcement resources to monitor and surveil her, especially at a time when the country is facing a deteriorating law-and-order situation?
Is this the making of a police state?
As we have said repeatedly before, history teaches us that political opposition cannot be eliminated through imprisonment, intimidation, or surveillance.
Prime Minister #TariqueRahman would do well to remember that.
âĻ.
#BangladeshCrisis @hrw@amnestysasia@meeganguly@StateDRL@TheDavidBergman@EURightsAgency@PearsonElaine@justiceinfonet@SRjudgeslawyers@Ginitastar@CIVICUSalliance@fidh_en@forum_asia@FortifyRights@ESandersFCDO@FCDOHumanRights@UNHumanRights@volker_turk@OHCHRAsia@S_Asian_Rights@BonaveroIHR@IBAHRI@LSHumanRights
Former Mayor Ivy released on bail: Police set up monitoring and surveillance on her home, prohibits any âpoliticalâ activities.
Former Narayanganj Mayor Salina Hayat Ivy was released from Kashimpur Central Jail on 3 June 2026 after spending more than a year in pre-trial detention. Her release came after she secured bail in all pending cases from the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of #Bangladesh.
However, it appears that the #BNP Govt and the police are not pleased with this development. According to reports, district police have established monitoring and surveillance around Ivy's residence in Narayanganj. CCTV cameras have reportedly been installed overlooking her home.
According to Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) of Narayanganj Tareq Al Mehedi, while members of the public are free to visit Ivy, she is prohibited from engaging in any political activities. The stated purpose of the surveillance is to ensure that she does not undertake such activities.
News:â¨
https://t.co/x9ptD8TUNC
This is alarming for two primary reasons.
First, refraining from political activities is not a condition of Ivy's bail imposed by the court. As such, the police appear to be exceeding their authority by imposing restrictions of their own, presumably at the behest of the political government, namely the BNP administration.
Second, even meeting Ivy may carry serious consequences. This concern was illustrated yesterday when an employee of the Narayanganj City Corporation was reportedly dismissed simply for visiting Ivy at her home following her release on bail.
News:â¨
https://t.co/ta1I166PIE
It is worth noting that Ivy is not a central or top leader of the #AwamiLeague. In fact, she is not even a district-level leader of the party. For most of her political career, she has served as an elected local government official.
Why, then, is the BNP Govt so concerned about her that it is dedicating scarce law enforcement resources to monitor and surveil her, especially at a time when the country is facing a deteriorating law-and-order situation?
Is this the making of a police state?
As we have said repeatedly before, history teaches us that political opposition cannot be eliminated through imprisonment, intimidation, or surveillance.
Prime Minister #TariqueRahman would do well to remember that.
âĻ.
#BangladeshCrisis @hrw@amnestysasia@meeganguly@StateDRL@TheDavidBergman@EURightsAgency@PearsonElaine@justiceinfonet@SRjudgeslawyers@Ginitastar@CIVICUSalliance@fidh_en@forum_asia@FortifyRights@ESandersFCDO@FCDOHumanRights@UNHumanRights@volker_turk@OHCHRAsia@S_Asian_Rights@BonaveroIHR@IBAHRI@LSHumanRights
More than 600 children are dead. Over 83,000 suspected measles cases have been reported. What should have been a preventable public health challenge has become a national tragedy marked by vaccine failures, delayed action, and unanswered questions about accountability. Every day of inaction carries a devastating human cost. Bangladeshâs children deserve urgent protection, transparency, and justice.
đ https://t.co/CxBFnFvTCz
#ChildRights #PublicHealth #Bangladesh #Measles
In an emotional testimony, the sister of a deceased Awami League leader described what she called a climate of fear, repression, and political persecution targeting Awami League supporters.
She alleged that an arrest warrant was issued against her brother while he was fighting for his life in an ICU, and remained in effect even after his death. She also claimed that political activists are being imprisoned, tortured, and subjected to violence solely because of their political affiliation.
Her remarks raise serious questions about human rights, due process, and political freedoms in Bangladesh.
"Dead people are not spared from atrocities. I leave it to the people for the verdict."
#Bangladesh #HumanRights #PoliticalViolence #Democracy #RuleOfLawâŠ