Bangladesh: Awami League flags alarming human rights abuses under the Yunus-led interim govt

Dhaka – Bangladesh’s Awami League has warned of a surge in human‑rights violations that it claims the Muhammad Yunus‑led interim government is imposing through intimidation. The party said that if dozens of people are killed in a single month, others can be arrested merely for posting on Facebook, and that raids on homes are leaving citizens terrified about what lies ahead for the country.

In November, officials in the party observed a stark reality across Bangladesh: students, journalists, activists and everyday people now live in constant fear. They argued that simply speaking up, joining a demonstration, or expressing an opinion online often leads to arrests, harassment or even worse consequences. The Awami League argued that the interim administration has repurposed state institutions—from the police to intelligence agencies—into tools of suppression that operate with impunity.

“These violations are not random incidents. They are part of a deliberate and systematic effort to silence dissent and consolidate power. Evidence suggests that lethal force has been authorised against protesters, showing a government willing to put power above the safety and rights of its citizens,” the Awami League stated.

“In this climate, human dignity is ignored, due process is routinely sidelined, and the institutions meant to protect justice fail to act. November serves as a grim reminder: when the interim government enforces fear instead of protecting rights, the very foundations of democracy and civic life are at risk,” it added.

The party also highlighted a spike in mob violence last month, with 16 casualties and 11 injuries across more than 20 incidents. The number of bodies found under suspicious circumstances, dumped in rivers, canals, or remote areas, rose sharply, deepening the dread that now pervades many communities.

“rights groups documented over 300 house‑to‑house raids throughout November, many conducted without warrants and accompanied by intimidation, property damage, and arbitrary detentions.”

According to the party, everyday life has been reshaped: teachers are avoiding discussions, activists are deleting their online history, and community activities are shrinking as fear becomes a “default social condition.”

“The interim government has created an environment where fear replaces law, and compliance replaces citizenship, ensuring that dissent is impossible and accountability nonexistent.”

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