In a shocking account of abuse and injustice, a woman, Sadiqah Shahnaz, has come forward to share her traumatic experience at the hands of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) officer Alep Uddin. Her story, which dates back to 2018, reveals a dark chapter of unlawful detention, physical and mental torture, and systemic oppression. On September 18,…
Barishal, February 15, 2025 A large public gathering was held today in front of Barishal Town Hall, organized by the ‘Voice of Enforced Disappeared Persons’ (VOED). Families of disappeared individuals, victims who have returned, and human rights activists participated in the event. They shared their experiences, raised their voices against enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings,…
VOED News: Dhaka | 12 February 2025 Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus visited three locations in Dhaka that were once used as secret prisons, known as Aynaghor. The visit took place on Wednesday, 12 February 2025. According to the Chief Adviser’s Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad, these places were previously used for illegal detentions…
News Area: Dhaka A human rights organization, the Council Against Injustice (CAI), staged a demonstration in front of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB)-1 headquarters in Uttara, Dhaka, demanding the disclosure of alleged “torture chambers” and justice for victims of enforced disappearances during the previous government’s tenure. The protest began at 4:00 PM on Friday, February…
Summary: A protest rally was held at Jamiatul Falah ground in Chattogram on Friday, with families of victims of enforced disappearances sharing their harrowing experiences and demanding justice and punishment for those responsible. Details: Area: Chattogram, Bangladesh A protest rally against enforced disappearances took place at the Jamiatul Falah ground in Chattogram on Friday afternoon. Families…