Mushtaq’s Death

Conduct probe,

review DSA

UN rights chief urges Bangladesh

Diplomatic Correspondent

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet has urged the Bangladesh government to ensure an investigation into the death of writer Mushtaq Ahmed in custody is prompt, transparent and independent, and suspend application of the Digital Security Act.

“Bangladesh urgently needs to suspend the application of the Digital Security Act [DSA] and conduct a review of its provisions to bring them in line with the requirements of international human rights law. My office stands ready to continue its dialogue with the authorities in this regard,” she said in a statement on Monday.