Tackling the ‘killing machines’: can NGOs help protect human rights in Bangladesh?

The problem of blogger murders in Bangladesh has become more serious in recent months as attacks are now targeting a wider range of citizens and the government has had limited success in curbing the violence. Tasmiah Rahman discusses how the situation has worsened over the last 18 months, and considers how Bangladesh’s celebrated NGO network and the international donor community could support efforts to protect citizens.