Families of army officers killed in the 2009 BDR mutiny have claimed they are receiving threats from Awami League members for filing cases against Sheikh Hasina at the International Crimes Tribunal. At a press conference, the newly formed ‘Shaheed Sena Association’ demanded that convicted BDR rebels not be granted bail or released.

The UN has recommended prosecuting those responsible for the indiscriminate killings during the July uprising and removing individuals accused of human rights violations and corruption. It advised limiting the power of the military intelligence agency DGFI, disbanding RAB, and barring officers involved in human rights violations from participating in UN peacekeeping missions. The report also emphasized ensuring freedom of speech and preventing unnecessary harassment of Awami League supporters and minority leaders.

Fugitive former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina faces approximately 576 cases in Dhaka, including charges of genocide and crimes against humanity. Several hundred more cases have been filed outside the capital. More than 300 cases have been formally submitted to the International Crimes Tribunal, with four nearing the final investigation stage. Three of these cases name Hasina as the mastermind behind orders to fire on and kill unarmed student protesters. Additional complaints accuse her of orchestrating mass killings and disappearances during the Shapla Chattar protests.

Hasnat Abdullah, convener of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, declared, "Either we stay, or the Awami League does." Speaking at the funeral procession of slain student activist Abul Kashem on Wednesday night, he lamented their failure to secure justice. "The very day the UN report on human rights violations was released, my brother was martyred," he said, asserting that the Awami League and revolutionaries cannot coexist.

Dr. Muhammad Yunus, a senior advisor, arrived in Dubai on Wednesday (February 12) at 11:15 PM local time for a two-day visit to attend the World Government Summit, according to Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam. He was welcomed by UAE Minister of Sports Ahmed Belhoul Al Falasi. During their meeting, they discussed potential collaboration in sports and cultural exchange between the two nations.

At a rally in Sirajganj, BNP Standing Committee member Nazrul Islam Khan stated that if BNP remains united, no other party can win the next election. He emphasized the sacrifices of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and thousands of victims of enforced disappearances and killings. Khan urged BNP leaders and activists to stand by the people, asserting that Ziaur Rahman’s legacy and Khaleda Zia’s 31-point roadmap will shape the nation’s future.

A UN fact-finding mission has revealed that between July 1 and August 15, over 1,400 people, including 12-13% children, were killed in the Bangladesh protests. Thousands more were injured, with most victims shot by security forces. The report also notes that 44 police officers lost their lives during the clashes.

A UN investigative report has found that security forces acted on direct orders from former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina during the July-August uprising, leading to indiscriminate killings. It names top government figures, including Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader and former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan, as key conspirators. On July 19, Hasina reportedly instructed law enforcement to arrest and eliminate protest coordinators.

The UN has made 50 key recommendations regarding the July-August uprising and mass killings in Bangladesh. Among them is the dissolution of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and the National Telecommunication Monitoring Center (NTMC) due to severe human rights violations. The report also suggests limiting the powers of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and the Defense Intelligence Directorate (DGFI) to prevent further abuse of authority.

Filmmaker and advisor Mostofa Sarwar Farooki compared the country’s 16-year ordeal to the infamous Ayna Ghor detention center. In a Facebook post, he recalled his friend Sajedul Islam Suman, who was allegedly executed and disposed of in the Shitalakkhya River under orders from intelligence officials.

On his birthday, anti-discrimination student activists honored Abrar Fahad, a Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) student who was brutally killed by expelled Chhatra League members. Their tribute described him as a guiding light in the fight against fascism and Indian hegemony.

According to a UN report, police were directly responsible for the extrajudicial killing of Abu Sayeed, a student at Begum Rokeya University. On July 16 last year, during a student protest, police and ruling party activists attacked demonstrators, fatally shooting Sayeed. Multiple eyewitness accounts and video evidence confirm police involvement. A forensic report shows two gunshot wounds on his body.

During a visit to the notorious Ayna Ghor detention center, Supreme Court lawyer Barrister Arman recounted his harrowing eight-year captivity. He described being blindfolded and handcuffed behind his back at all times, even during prayers. He told interim government officials that he was subjected to extreme conditions, often left bound and motionless for 24 hours. Arman was released on August 6.

The interim government has welcomed the UN Human Rights Office’s report on the violent crackdown on students and workers by the Sheikh Hasina-led administration. The government reaffirmed its commitment to the rule of law, stating that the UN’s independent investigation has exposed grave human rights violations, including extrajudicial killings, arbitrary arrests, and excessive force.

Abdur Rahman Bodi, a former MP from Cox’s Bazar and a known drug lord, was arrested by RAB on August 20. Despite his notorious reputation, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina protected him from legal action. Reports claim that Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader received significant commissions from Bodi’s yaba trade.