Awami League Leader Proloy Chaki Dies in Custody, Family Blames Administration

• Proloy Chaki, an Awami League leader and musician, died in police custody on Sunday night.
• Administration claims natural death from pre-existing conditions; family alleges negligence and inadequate medical care.
• Chaki, 60, was arrested in December in connection with an explosion during the 2024 movement that ousted Sheikh Hasina.
• He suffered from diabetes and heart disease, with his condition worsening in jail, according to his son, Sony Chaki.
• Chaki's death occurs amid a wave of violence targeting minorities and political opponents in Bangladesh.

Why It Matters: Awami League leader Proloy Chaki died in custody, with his family accusing the administration of negligence.