"We also call on the national Human Rights Commission to play an independent and proactive role." The UN body said they are concerned about violence and alleged human rights violations in Bangladesh before, during and after the recent elections on Dec 30. "At least two journalists have been arrested under the Digital Security Act in relation to their reporting on the election. The blocking of at least 54 news and other websites since 10 December and temporary internet restrictions around election day have constrained freedom of expression. "The space for human rights defenders and organizations, political opposition members and interested members of the public seeking to speak out about the election is being restricted.

Source: bd News24 January 04, 2019 17:37 UTC