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Expressing deep concern over the death of writer Mushtaq Ahmed in Kashimpur prison, ambassadors and high commissioners from 13 prominent countries in Bangladesh have called for a transparent and independent investigation into the incident.
The call was made in a joint statement issued by the ambassadors and high commissioners of 13 countries belonging to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) on Friday.
The statement said that Mushtaq Ahmed had been in pre-trial detention under the Digital Security Act since May 5, 2020. We have learned that he has been denied bail on several occasions. There is concern about the treatment he received while in custody.
The statement conveys its condolences to Mushtaq’s family and friends and calls on the government of Bangladesh to carry out a swift, transparent, independent and thorough investigation into the death of Mushtaq Ahmed.
In addition, he said that we will continue to discuss with the Government of Bangladesh the concerns of our governments regarding the provisions of the Digital Security Law and its implementation, as well as the compatibility of this law with the obligations of Bangladesh under international human rights laws and standards. .
The statement was signed by the High Commissioner of Canada in Bangladesh Benoit Prefantine, the Ambassador of Denmark Winnie the Pooh, the Ambassador of the European Union (EU) Rense Terink Tirink, the Ambassador of France Jean-Marie Suarez, the Ambassador of Germany Peter Farenholz and. -Swendsen, the Ambassador of Spain Francisco de Oasis Benitez Salas, the Ambassador of Sweden Alexandra Berg von Linde, the Ambassador Nathalie Schwartz, the British High Commissioner Robert Chatterton Dixon and the Ambassador of the United States Earl R. Miller.
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