Bangladesh

Bangladesh -

In the first national parliamentary elections in seven years, the Awami League won a landslide victory in predominantly peaceful polls held on 29 December.

UN provides welcome support to Bangladesh war crimes investigations - 7 April 2009

The government of Bangladesh has sought and received UN assistance in its efforts to investigate and prosecute crimes against humanity and other serious violations o

Border guards die in custody in Bangladesh - 27 March 2009

Four detained border guards have died in Bangladesh in the past two weeks.

Bangladesh: Request for UN involvement in ending impunity for 1971 violations welcomed - 2 April 2008

Amnesty International welcomed Foreign Adviser Iftehkar Ahmed Chowdhury's request for United Nations involvement. "Action to end impunity for war crimes, crimes a

Ending the downward spiral in Bangladesh - 23 January 2008

At the end of Amnesty International's visit to Bangladesh, Irene Khan looks back on what the mission encountered there and what it means for human rights.

Bangladesh: Pardons of teachers not enough - 22 January 2008

Press release: Amnesty International welcomed the pardon and release of three Dhaka university professors but said they should never have been charged

One Year On: Human Rights in Bangladesh under the State of Emergency - 10 January 2008

Press Release: (Dhaka) Amnesty International today concluded its high level mission to Bangladesh. The delegation, led by Secretary General, Irene Kha