At least 195 people have been killed and 11,229 injured in political violence across the country over the past 17 months, according to the Human Rights Support Society (HRSS).

Citizens' fundamental rights must be protected

TIB report paints a grim picture of post-uprising reality

Parties must show zero tolerance to crime within their ranks

Govt must fully restore peace, address security and investigation concerns

The failure to perform autopsies creates a black hole of accountability.

Government must ensure quick and fair investigations

Shocking nature of some recent crimes shows how emboldened criminals have become

Parties, government must collaborate to contain it

Fakhrul critisises recent clashes, attacks

These latest developments add to the concerns over the increasing tendency towards intolerance and the preference for violent means to suppress any dissent.

The legal process must be rid of any political interference

While the prime minister is unofficially on her campaign trail, the opposition camp is on the run.

These attacks are at once a political issue, a law enforcement issue, and a human rights issue.

Political instability is hurting our already fragile economy.

Students are unsure whether their examinations will be held on time amid the political turmoil

The United Nations has reiterated the call for “free and fair” elections in Bangladesh and urged against harassment and violence in the run-up to the national election

Has any political party ever displayed responsible behaviour?

The ruling party should stop organising parallel programmes and fuelling confrontation.

As the political landscape heats up in anticipation of the general election, the ruling Awami League seems to be pulling out all the stops