Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Ex-Minister's Handcuffing Sparks Outrage After Death
A former Industries Minister, Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun, died in a Dhaka hospital.
Pictures showed him handcuffed to his bed, leading to anger.
Rights groups said it was wrong and against human dignity, also violating a 2018 court order against using handcuffs.
The incident highlights concerns about the Yunus government's actions against Awami League members, with critics alleging fabricated charges and deaths in custody.
Jail authorities say they act responsibly to protect all inmates.
Former Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun died in a Dhaka hospital.
Images of Humayun handcuffed to his hospital bed sparked outrage.
The incident occurred during the Yunus government's crackdown on Awami League.
Legal experts and rights activists condemned the act.
The incident revived discussion on a 2018 court ruling.
- Who
- Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun, jail authorities, rights activists
- What
- Controversy over handcuffing of a former minister
- When
- Recent, following his death
- Where
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Why
- Outrage over human rights concerns
Rights Activists/Legal Experts
Jail Authorities
Use of Handcuffs
Rights Activists/Legal Experts
The handcuffing of a sick or dying person is a gross violation of human dignity and a breach of human rights.
Jail Authorities
Authorities assert they act responsibly to protect human rights and dignity of every inmate.
- Deceased
- Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun
- Former Position
- Industries Minister
- Government
- Muhammad Yunus interim government
- Incident
- Handcuffing in hospital
- Legal Status
- In prison
