Priya Ahsan Chowdhury

Earlier this week, the death of a young man in police custody in Faridpur raised allegations of torture by agitated locals.

When Haya (not real name) applied for an e-passport recently, the form allowed her to provide either her parents’ names or those of a legal guardian. She listed her guardian.

the reality on the ground is that justice for victims of torture in custody remains elusive.

The critical question of cyber safety is at the forefront.

Parvin, 27, a brickbreaker in Dhaka, lost vision in her left eye after police opened fire during her walk to work, injuring her left side.