The Amnesty International and Human Rights Development Centre on Tuesday urged the authority to investigate into all the alleged violation of human rights issues during the student protest that killed over 300 students and people.
The human rights organisations in separate statement also demanded proper compensation for the victims.
The Amnesty International in a statement said that the upcoming interim government must prioritise human rights and not repeat mistakes of the past.
鈥業t鈥檚 an opportune moment for any new interim government in Bangladesh to show solidarity with its people, protect the most vulnerable and not repeat the mistakes of the past,鈥� it said.
Reacting to the announcement of a new interim government is to be formed following the resignation of deposed government鈥檚 prime minister Sheikh Hasina amid mass protests, the Amnesty International鈥檚 regional director Smriti Singh came up with the statement.
It also demanded to ensure protection of people鈥檚 right to life, right to free speech and peaceful assembly and to find ways of de-escalating any potential for further violence.
Any measures proposed to move forward from this deadly chapter in Bangladesh鈥檚 history need to be rooted in the principles of justice, accountability and non-recurrence, it added.
The Human Rights Development Centre secretary general Mahbul Haque in a statement urged to hold those responsible accountable, and provide redress to victims.
He also urged to immediately end the torture, organised violence and ill-treatment of student protesters and hold perpetrators accountable amid the violent crackdown by security forces for the heavy death toll.
He also called to the upcoming new interim government on the state to carry out an independent investigation into the 鈥榟orrific violence鈥� and ensure all operations of law enforcement agencies are conducted strictly in line with international human rights norms and standards, particularly regarding the policing of protests, including use of force.
Indeed, multiple instances of excessive use of force and use of lethal force have been documented in the last three weeks. Further violations over the past three weeks include restrictions on freedom of assembly and the shutdown of broadband and mobile internet during that time severely limiting media coverage and access to information, he said.
The HRDC also urged the Bangladesh upcoming interim government to ensure the security of protesters and lift all restrictions on freedom of assembly.
It also demanded release of all organisers and peaceful protesters, who had been arbitrarily detained, dissolve the Rapid Action Battalion and police and investigate and prosecute alleged torture, extrajudicial killings, and enforced disappearances by its members.
