I am treated like an animal, Bangladeshi journalist Kajol expressed pain
Dhaka. Bangladeshi journalist Shafikul Islam Kajol said that she was kept and tortured in an underground cell for 53 days. He was treated like an animal in a zoo, blindfolded forever, and only removed from his handcuffs to eat. The BBC quoted Kajol as saying that sometimes they used to beat me before taking me for questioning. I cannot express in words how painful it was. He asked me about the stories that I had written. I had to face a lot of tortures. I’m still struggling to speak about it.
The BBC has been unable to independently verify Kajol’s disclosure. This is the first time he is sharing his story in such detail. They said there are no human rights in this country and I live in constant fear.” Kajol decided to speak to us the same week Bangladesh planned massive anti-government protests for Human Rights Day, the BBC reported. was formed, security forces clashed with members of the opposition Bangladesh National Party (BNP) in Dhaka.
The BNP is calling on people to take to the streets to protest against the government led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Awami League party. Among their main concerns are calls for free and fair elections, concerns over the rising cost of living, and reports of human rights abuses. Police have also detained opposition officials in what critics say is a direct attempt to crush any form of dissent.
The report states that the Bangladesh government denies that it is cracking down on freedom of expression. The Home Minister of Bangladesh told the BBC that Kajol was arrested for exploiting some girls by releasing them on social media after tampering with their photos.
