On February 15, 2016, Manik, a publisher, was arrested after an extremist religious group threatened to hold protests over a book he published that was deemed offensive to Islam. After spending months in detention, he was released on bail in October 2016 while awaiting trial. On January 23, 2020, Manik was acquitted of the charge. However, due to persistent death threats from non-state actors, he has been forced to live in hiding ever since.
Shamsuzzoha Manik
Is case active: No
Country:Bangladesh
Region:Asia-Pacific
Gender:Male
Status:Recorded Threat