Dhaka, Feb. 12 -- In its probe into the violence following the July uprising, the United Nations Human Rights Council has recommended independent investigations into the multiple instances of violence that took place following the July Uprising in 2024, stating that if left unaddressed, these could pose major risks to the country's social fabric, democratic culture and cohesion going forward.

The UNHRC noted that violent mob killings against minorities, journalists, and Awami League officials continued well after the ouster of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government, with multiple revenge killings taking place, particularly from early August onwards. Most of the killings were noted to have little connection with the pro...