Bangladesh Campaigns

Joint Statement to 7th Session of UN Human Rights Council: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal

PDF: Asia: Joint Statement to 7th Session of UNHRC re: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal by ALRC & LRWC date: March 14, 2008 document id:ALRC-COS-07-007-2008 speaker: Mr. Bijo Francis HRC section: Item 4: General Debate A Joint Oral Statement to the 7th Session of the UN Human Rights … [Read more...]

Bangladesh: LRWC calls for release of Sigma Huda, UN Special Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons

Bangladesh: LRWC challenges legitimacy of conviction and sentencing of Sigma Huda, UN Special Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons and calls for her release. September 24, 2007: Immediate Release Lawyers Rights Watch Canada (LRWC) is concerned that the trial, conviction and sentencing of Sigma … [Read more...]

Bangladesh: Rafique Al-Islam – Researcher

Rafique Al-Islam, a campaigner against landmines in Bangladesh, was arrested at his home in Cox's Bazaar on 21August by soldiers of the Rapid Action Battalion. Mr. Al-Islam is the Coordinator of the ICBL's Treaty Implementation and Victim Assistance Working Group in Bangladesh, and is also the … [Read more...]

Bangladesh: Rafique Al Islam, researcher

Re: Rafique Al Islam, researcher To: Prime Minister of Bangladesh From: Catherine, A. Morris, BA, LLB, LLM Date: 2004-09-01 We are writing to advise you and seek your assistance regarding the reported arrest and detention of Mr. Rafique al Islam on August 21, 2004. We understand that he … [Read more...]

Bangladesh: RABINDRA GHOSH – Lawyer

Mr. Rabindra Ghosh, a Lawyer in the Supreme Court of Bangladesh has experienced harassment, threats and physical abuse occasioned, in the opinion of Amnesty International, on his political orientation, his Hindu religious identity and his advocacy for stronger government measures to protect members … [Read more...]