In Geneva, Switzerland, a powerful poster exhibition has spotlighted the growing crisis in Bangladesh, drawing eyes from around the world to human rights abuses and the rise of radical Islamic fundamentalism under the Yunus administration.
The International Forum for Secular Bangladesh (IFSB), a Geneva-based rights group, hosted the two-day event on September 26 and 27. It coincided with the 60th session of the United Nations Human Rights Commission, giving it extra global reach. Human rights activist Rahman Khalilur Mamun spearheaded the initiative to alert the international community to what he calls Bangladesh’s quick descent into terror and repression.
Visitors saw 30 striking posters, split into five key categories: the surge in radical Islamic fundamentalism, communal violence and attacks on minorities, crackdowns on press freedom and journalist persecutions, mob terrorism including sexual violence against women and children, and a tribute to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as a “World Conscience: Mother of Humanity.” The displays ran from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day, pulling in crowds of diplomats, NGO leaders, and activists.
Many attendees reacted with deep shock to the graphic images of violence. Cameroonian activist Chonghi Joseph teared up while viewing photos of sexual assault on women, saying, “I’ve lost the words to describe my feelings. This barbaric torture feels like something from the Middle Ages.” He added that Muhammad Yunus has damaged the Nobel Peace Prize’s reputation by letting such horrors persist in Bangladesh.
Diplomats and observers at the exhibition voiced worries that the country is spiraling toward chaos. They fear the Yunus regime could turn Bangladesh into a failed state, fueled by extremist violence and internal conflicts that threaten regional stability.
Back home, frustration boils over on social media, where everyday Bangladeshis share regrets about the current situation. Viral posts like “We were better before” show growing nostalgia for Sheikh Hasina’s leadership— she’s now in political exile in India after her ouster.
The event ended with a strong push for international support to tackle Bangladesh’s worsening human rights crisis and combat the spread of radicalization. Organizers hope it sparks global action before things get worse.
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