Political History & Modern Voices: An Awareness Hub
Exploring civic history and today's political commentary.
In Memoriam
Remembering writers, publishers, activists, and others killed in politically and religiously motivated violence in Bangladesh.
Secular and freethinking writers targeted for their published views between 2013 and 2018.
Attacked and killed outside his home in Mirpur, Dhaka. His funeral procession through Shahbagh Square drew more than 100,000 people.
Attacked with a companion, Shahaduj Jaman Shanto, by a group of extremists in the Farmgate area of Dhaka.
Struck with sharp weapons on his way home in Rajshahi city. Ansar al Islam Bangladesh claimed responsibility, citing his classroom policy on face-veils.
Attacked with machetes alongside his wife near Dhaka University. His death drew international condemnation, including from UNESCO.
Killed in the Tejgaon neighborhood of Dhaka in an attack with meat cleavers. Suspects cited his anti-religious-extremist writing.
Hacked to death by four masked men in Sylhet. He had reportedly been on an extremist hit list.
Killed by assailants who gained entry to his home in Dhaka. Ansarullah al Islam Bangladesh claimed responsibility.
Killed in his office at Aziz Supermarket, Dhaka, for publishing the work of secular writers like Avijit Roy.
Attacked with a machete and shot in Dhaka. Ansar al-Islam claimed responsibility.
Shot dead in Munshiganj amid the wider wave of attacks on bloggers and writers.
Targets came to include religious minorities, foreign nationals, and LGBT rights activists.
Shot in Rangpur. ISIL claimed responsibility.
Hacked to death in Panchagarh district.
Hacked to death waiting for a bus to campus. ISIL claimed responsibility.
Hacked to death along with Mahbub Rabbi Tonoy after assailants broke into his Dhaka apartment. Ansar al-Islam claimed responsibility.
Hacked to death in Tangail. ISIL claimed responsibility.
Hacked to death at a mango grove in Mymensingh.
Hacked to death in the Bandarban district.
Hacked to death in Kushtia district. Attackers belonged to Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh.
Attacked and killed in his shoe shop in Gaibandha. ISIL claimed responsibility.
Killed by suspected Islamist militants in the Jhenaidaha district.
Hacked to death near the monastery in Pabna.
Hacked to death in the Satkhira district.
Hacked to death in Bandarban. The Islamic State claimed responsibility.
Survived a machete attack near Dhaka University after receiving death threats over his book criticizing Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami.