Since its establishment in 1994 as a human rights organisation, Odhikar has highlighted instances of human rights violations committed by the state. Alongside raising awareness amongst the people, Odhikar has consistently campaigned for internationally recognized civil and political rights, carrying out various activities in an attempt to prevent the state from committing human rights violations.
Despite the constant harassment and barriers placed by the state, Odhikar kept a close watch on human rights violations committed in Bangladesh. Odhikar has prepared the Annual Human Rights Report 2024, based on reports sent by local human rights defenders and collected data and information published in various media. Odhikar’s 2024 Annual Human Rights Report has been divided into three sections. The first section (A) covers relevant information from 1 January to 5 August 2024, during the authoritarian Awami League regime of Sheikh Hasina. The second section (B) contains relevant information from 9 August to 31 December, spanning the interim government’s rule. The third section (C) contains information regarding human rights violations from 1 July to 30 September spanning both Sheikh Hasina and the interim government’s rule. It should be noted that Bangladesh did not have a government in place between 5-8 August 2024.
