Yesterday two Bangladeshi LGBTI activists were brutally murdered in a horrifying attack in Dhaka, which also left a policeman and a security guard injured.
With the killings of a law student on 6 April and of an English language professor on 23 April, this is already the third violent attack in Bangladesh in less than a month.We express our deepest condolences to the families of the victims and wish a speedy recovery to the injured.
Thorough investigations into these killings need to take place to ensure those responsible are brought to justice.
The EU expects the Government of Bangladesh to ensure freedom of expression as a fundamental human right and to promote respect. It is also essential to ensure the protection and safety of all citizens, Press release.
