A Vision for a Pluralistic & Safe Bangladesh
Protection Framework | Bangladesh
A Vision for a Pluralistic & Safe Bangladesh
Moving from recurring communal violence and impunity to a future where every person, regardless of religion or identity, lives in dignity and security under equal protection of the law.
Constitutional Equality
State Neutrality
Do No Harm
Victim-Centered
Accountability
Vulnerable Populations
While centered on religious minorities, the framework adopts an intersectional approach. It recognizes that vulnerability is often layered by ethnicity, gender, and geography.
- ✓ Religious: Hindus, Buddhists, Christians, Ahmadiyyas.
- ✓ Ethnic: Chakma, Marma, Santal, Garo, etc.
- ✓ Intersectional: Women, Children, Disabled, Activists.
Core Institutional Architecture
Three mutually reinforcing institutions form the backbone of national protection.
Constitutional Commission (CCMP)
A permanent body to oversee rights and draft laws.
- Monitor violations
- Draft Minority Protection Act
- Annual reports to Parliament
Special Tribunal System
Dedicated justice mechanism for communal violence.
- Fast-track procedures
- Trained judges & prosecutors
- Hate crimes & land grabbing focus
Minority Protection Police (MPP)
Specialized, community-centered security unit.
- Minority representation
- Human rights training
- Conflict de-escalation
Six Pillars of Protection
Expanding beyond institutions, this six-pillar strategy covers the entire lifecycle of protection, from immediate crisis response to long-term social harmony and monitoring.
Implementation Roadmap
A structured, phased approach to ensure reforms are sustainable and effective.
Phase 1
Emergency Stabilization
Phase 2
Institutional Foundations
Phase 3
Systemic Integration
Phase 4
Sustained Monitoring