The Daily Star Web Edition Vol. 5 Num 17: "Point-Counterpoint
Prisoner abuse and prison reform in Bangladesh
Hasanat Alamgir and Habibur Rahman
The rising number of imprisoned people in Bangladesh is exhausting the limited resources available at the prison facilities. The total prison population (including pre-trial detainees/remand prisoners) at present is 83,136. The high level of official confidentiality cuts off information about the conditions of inmates in Bangladeshi prisons. By barring human rights groups, the media, and other outside and independent observers' access to the punitive facilities, government policy makers and prison officials shield prevailing substandard conditions from public comprehension and critical inquiries."
