BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Tuesday said the 2023 Human Rights Report released by the US has exposed the "injustice and brutality" of Sheikh Hasina government in Bangladeshreports UNB.
"The report expressed deep concern over the horrific human rights violations in Bangladesh, including the incidents of enforced disappearance, assassination and torture. It has also pointed out that the citizens' right to bring a change in the government through a free and fair election has been taken away," he said.
Speaking at a press conference at BNP's Nayapaltan central office, Rizvi said the US report objectively depicted the deteriorating human rights situation in Bangladesh, including the arrest of opposition leaders and obstruction to their peaceful gatherings.
He said a certain truth regarding the human right condition in Bangladesh has come out in the report by highlighting the visible incidents of injustice and cruelty.
The BNP leader said Robert S Gilchrist, senior official in the US State Department's Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor, described Bangladesh's human rights situation as alarming during the briefing on the human rights report.
He said Gilchrist also mentioned that BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia was removed from the electoral process through plots.
Rizvi said 15 cases were filed against Sheikh Hasina while only four cases were filed against Khaleda Zia during 1/11 political changeover.
When Sheikh Hasina came to power, he alleged that all the 15 cases against her were hurriedly withdrawn while Khaleda was convicted in the 'false' cases using the judiciary.
US HR report exposes govt's injustice, brutality: Rizvi
FE Team | Published: May 09, 2024 19:22:14
US HR report exposes govt's injustice, brutality: Rizvi
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