The Nobel laureate is expected to bring back peace, revive the economy and pave way for free and fair elections.

The Nobel laureate is expected to bring back peace, revive the economy and pave way for free and fair elections.

Since it was established in 2004, RAB has been accused of serious human rights violations and abuse of power.
![In their distinctive black uniforms, black headscarves and wraparound sunglasses, the force are as intimidating as they are clearly identifiable [Sony Ramany/NurPhoto via Getty Images]](https://aljazeeranews-mggx1uo47w.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/GettyImages-904193906.jpg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
A Dhaka family has accused the army chief of targeting them for testifying against his brothers in a murder case.
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Alamgir Badsha, an opposition activist, died late July. He’s one of more than 200 people who have been killed since May.

Government report ‘exposed high levels of shortcomings’ in Bangladesh elections.

Full copy of a UK report questioning Bangladesh’s capacity to conduct free and fair elections withheld.

Military intelligence ordered major companies to steer clear of two independent newspapers with ad revenue, sources say.

Rights groups allege rise in number of opposition leaders being abducted by state agencies amid lack of accountability.
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First arrest made as country’s Rapid Action Battalion goes under investigation for alleged extra-judicial murders.

Apparent forced disappearance of a key defence witness for Jemaat-e-Islami puts trial’s integrity in the spotlight.
