Human Rights Concerns Rise After Former Bangladesh Minister Dies Handcuffed to Hospital Bed

Oct 02, 2025 05:41 pm CST

The death of former Bangladesh Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun while handcuffed to a hospital bed has sparked outrage across the country. Images of the 75-year-old Awami League leader restrained during his final hours have raised serious questions about prisoner treatment under Muhammad Yunus' interim government, highlighting growing tensions in Bangladesh's political landscape following Sheikh Hasina's ousting in August 2024.