A human rights organization strongly criticized the custodial death of Prolay Chaki, a prominent Bangladeshi musician and Awami League’s Cultural Secretary, in the Pabna district of Bangladesh. Justice Makers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) alleged medical negligence in the case, pointing out delays in informing Chaki’s family about his deteriorating health and inadequate medical care.
Chaki passed away on Sunday night at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital while receiving treatment, as reported by JMBF based on media accounts and sourced information. The organization highlighted that Chaki, who suffered from heart disease, did not receive the necessary specialized medical attention while in prison custody.
According to JMBF, Chaki’s death was a result of severe negligence and the failure to provide timely medical care by the prison authorities, constituting a violation of international human rights standards. The organization emphasized that Bangladesh, as a signatory to various human rights agreements, is obligated to ensure proper medical care for all prisoners, a responsibility that was neglected in Chaki’s case.
Prominent French human rights activist Robert John Paul Simon, Chief Advisor of JMBF, denounced the incident, attributing Chaki’s death to institutional negligence and a lack of accountability within the prison system. JMBF called upon international bodies and foreign diplomatic missions in Bangladesh to hold the government accountable for the tragic event.
