Bangladesh Hosts National Dialogue to Enhance Legal Protections Against Gender-Based Violence, Urges Societal and Legal Reforms

Dhaka, Bangladesh – As part of the global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, Bangladesh commenced a pivotal national dialogue in Dhaka on November 24, 2024, aimed at bolstering the legal measures to safeguard women and girls from violence. This conference was initiated by the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs, in partnership with both local and international bodies including the United Nations in Bangladesh, spotlighting an urgent call for meticulously crafted laws and measured enforcement. Associate Professor of Law at the University of Dhaka, Taslima Yasmin, delivered the keynote address, advocating for a … Read more

Court in Bangladesh Grants Bail to 63 Lawyers Involved in Chaotic Protests

Chattogram, Bangladesh — A local court in Chattogram has granted bail to 63 lawyers implicated in a case related to unrest at a court premises during a bail hearing in November of the previous year. This decision came after the attorneys presented themselves before the court, adhering to the legal process and securing bail on a bond of Tk 1000 until the charge-sheet is submitted. The bail pertained to a heated incident centered around the bail hearing of Chinmoy Krishna Das, a former ISKCON leader and spokesperson for the Bangladesh Sammilit Sanatan Jagran Jote. Following … Read more

Hindu Priest’s Bail Denied Third Time in Bangladesh Sedition Case Over Flag Disrespect Allegations

Chattogram, Bangladesh – Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das remains embroiled in a legal battle after his bail plea was rejected for the third time by a court in Chattogram. Das has been detained since November of last year, following accusations that he disrespected the Bangladesh flag during a religious gathering. Despite presenting his case before the judicial authorities multiple times, the court has consistently denied Das’s requests for temporary release. The specific details of the allegations against Das involve alleged disrespectful acts towards the national symbol of Bangladesh, embedded in complex religious and social connotations, … Read more

Legal Havoc in Bangladesh: Extremists Wipe Out Attorney’s Office, Community Reels from Loss

Dhaka, Bangladesh — In a violent assault that underscored the ongoing threats faced by legal professionals in Bangladesh, a group of extremists demolished the office of a prominent lawyer, leaving the space in ruins. This brazen act occurred late Friday night in the heart of Dhaka, where attackers ravaged the chamber that has long served as a bastion of legal advocacy and justice. Authorities believe that the attackers, motivated by unidentified extremist views, specifically targeted the lawyer due to his high-profile involvement in sensitive, politically charged cases. The incident not only resulted in the destruction … Read more