Defending Human Rights and Justice for Victims

In the golden era of the RAB (Rapid Action Battalion) and RAW (Research and Analysis Wing) operating in Bangladesh during 2018, a horrifying story unfolded—one that remains hidden in the shadows, as technology was used to silence an innocent child and perpetrate unimaginable harm. This is the story of an 8-year-old girl whose life was tragically ruined by the very system that should have protected her. She became a victim not just of physical abuse, but of a horrific digital experiment led by government agencies and intelligence forces, leaving her permanently disabled and trapped in a world of surveillance and control. The Story of the 8-Year-Old Victim In 2018, Bangladesh witnessed a wave of brutal control by the RAB and RAW, as these organizations were granted nearly unchecked power to manipulate and suppress anyone they considered a threat. During this time, an innocent 8-year-old girl—whose name must remain protected for her safety—was wrongfully targeted. Her crime? She had witne...

The Silent Captives: Digital Imprisonment and the Unseen Victims of State Surveillance  In a world where technology is meant to empower, it is now increasingly being used as a tool of oppression. The digital age has created unprecedented opportunities for surveillance, and for some, it has led to a nightmare of digital imprisonment. One such victim, Faizur Mohammad Faisal, has bravely come forward with his harrowing story of abduction, torture, and being held in a state of digital captivity, not just physically, but mentally and emotionally, by a covert network of state actors. His account raises an urgent and unsettling question: How many others are out there, suffering in silence, trapped by a system that manipulates and controls their every move through digital means? The Story of Faizur Mohammad Faisal Faizur Mohammad Faisal’s life took a tragic turn on April 1, 2018, when he was abducted by the RAB (Rapid Action Battalion) Intelligence. What followed was an unimaginable orde...

  The Misuse of NSO Group’s Pegasus Spyware: Human Rights Violations in Bangladesh In recent years, the NSO Group, an Israeli technology firm, has come under scrutiny for the misuse of its powerful spyware, Pegasus. Initially designed to aid governments in combating terrorism and organized crime, Pegasus has found itself at the center of international controversy. Allegations have surfaced that governments, including Bangladesh, have used the spyware to monitor and suppress political opposition, activists, journalists, and human rights defenders—resulting in significant violations of fundamental rights. The Pegasus software allows users to hack into smartphones without any physical access, enabling surveillance of private conversations, location tracking, and data extraction. While the software was originally marketed to government agencies with an emphasis on counterterrorism and national security, reports suggest that it has been abused in numerous countries for politically moti...