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101 East - Bangladesh: The Mother And The Monster

Al Jazeera English PROJECT
101 East - Bangladesh: The Mother And The Monster by Al Jazeera English

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Title
  • 101 East - Bangladesh: The Mother And The Monster
Entrant
  • Al Jazeera English

About This Project

Summary

Enforced disappearances, torture, extrajudicial killings. The human rights abuses alleged against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s regime have left many Bangladeshis traumatised. After a student-led movement overthrew the government in 2024, the extent of the suffering is coming to light. An interim government led by 84-year-old Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus faces a daunting task – from providing justice for victims to managing unstable relations with India. 101 East investigates.

Goals & Objectives

This project aimed to investigate enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings that occurred during the tenure of former Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina, and chronicle the protests that led to her departure. It explains the challenges now facing Bangladesh and efforts to seek justice.

Results & Impact

Viewed 1.6 million times on YouTube, this film was shared in Bangladesh and beyond. Comments include: “A true example of journalism and remarkable accuracy in information gathering.” “We need more fair and accurate coverage like this in English, allowing the world to see the reality of Bangladesh.”

the team

Eric Campbell
  • Senior Presenter/Producer/Writer
  • Freelance
Aun Qi Koh
  • Director/Producer
  • Al Jazeera English
Rezaur Rahman Lenin
  • Local Producer
  • Freelance
Lee Ali
  • Director of Photography
  • Al Jazeera English
Andy Mees
  • Video Editor
  • Al Jazeera English
Saer Zulkarnain
  • Producer
  • Freelance
Susanna Low
  • Production Manager
  • Freelance
Liz Gooch
  • Senior Producer
  • Freelance
Susan Kim
  • Digital Producer
  • Al Jazeera English
Nick Olle
  • Supervising Producer
  • Al Jazeera English
Sharon Roobol
  • Executive
  • Producer