Bangladesh: End Unlawful Violence Against Protesters

Email With new protests planned in the coming days, the Bangladeshi government should ensure that the security forces immediately end their practice of using excessive force against protesters. The government should appoint an independent commission to investigate the deaths of dozens of protesters, including children, since large-scale street protests began in February, and prosecute anyone responsible for unlawful killings and use of force. With new protests planned in the coming days, the Bangladeshi government should ensure that the security forces immediately end their practice of using…

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