Period: 1 – 31 August 2018
Prepared by Odhikar
Date of Release: 1 September 2018

Odhikar has, since 1994, been monitoring the human rights situation in Bangladesh inOdhikar has, since 1994, been monitoring the human rights situation in Bangladesh inorder to promote and protect civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights ofBangladeshi citizens and to report on violations and defend the victims. Odhikar doesnot believe that the human rights movement merely endeavours to protect the‘individual’ from violations perpetrated by the state; rather, it believes that themovement to establish the rights and dignity of every individual is part of the struggleto constitute Bangladesh as a democratic state. Odhikar has always been consistent increating mass awareness of human rights issues using several means, includingreporting violations perpetrated by the State and advocacy and campaign to ensureinternationally recognised civil and political rights of citizens. The Organisationunconditionally stands by the victims of oppression and maintains no prejudice withregard to political leanings or ideological orientation, race, religion or sex. In line withthis campaign, Odhikar prepares and releases human rights status reports every month.