Over 2,000 teachers, students face political persecution in Bangladesh: Report

Since August 2024, over 2,000 students and teachers have reportedly faced politically motivated persecution across Bangladesh. The persecution includes academic exclusion, physical attacks, and criminal proceedings targeting individuals linked to the Bangladesh Awami League. Numerous teachers have experienced exclusion from professional activities, physical assaults, and legal issues. JusticeMakers Bangladesh has called for independent investigations into these reported abuses.