SSC student deaths: Aachol Foundation seeks govt intervention to prevent suicides

At least 10 students reportedly died after 2026 SSC results
16 August 2026

Journalism must not be equated with participation in crimes: Ain o Salish Kendra

Rights group raises concern over ICT proceedings against Farzana Rupa and Mozammel Babu in the Shapla Chattar crackdown case
16 August 2026

Rangamati journalists rally for release of colleague Saykat Ranjan

Protesters say any allegation should be handled through proper legal process
13 August 2026

Journalists demand access to SC courtrooms

Warn of tougher movement if restrictions not withdrawn
12 August 2026
9 August 2026

Scrapping CHT Accord would require even stronger deal: Shishir Chakma

Says a ‘rainbow nation’ cannot be built while people in the hill region continue to suffer
9 August 2026

Pirgachha police station besieged over JCD leader’s death in Savar

Relatives, locals allege police involvement; demand impartial probe and punishment for those responsible
9 August 2026

‘Law to protect men’: High Court rejects writ petition

Petitioners sought legislation against the alleged misuse of laws protecting women and children; lawyer says an appeal will be filed
6 August 2026
4 August 2026

Draft law makes enforced disappearance convicts financially liable to victims’ families

The government would provide the money if the offender’s resources are insufficient
3 August 2026

Parents to retain rights even after giving property to children

Law minister says govt may amend property transfer laws
30 July 2026

One-day consultation on draft enforced disappearance law a ‘mockery’: TIB

Urges govt to allow at least two weeks and ensure meaningful participation by victims and other stakeholders
29 July 2026

Amnesty urges Bangladesh to protect freedom of expression

Watchdog calls on authorities to release those detained solely for exercising freedom of expression
23 July 2026

Rights violations, abuses surge in first half of 2026

Incidents of violence against women and children, mob violence, political clashes, attacks on journalists, and deaths in jail custody increased in Bangladesh during the first six months of 2026, according to a human rights monitoring report by the Human Rights Support Society (HRSS).
16 July 2026

Hartal in Ctg’s Fatikchhari North Thursday over upazila HQ dispute

Protesters demand a central site convenient for residents of all six unions
15 July 2026

5 global rights groups urge govt to drop ICT probe against Rupa, Babu

Amnesty, CPJ, HRW and others say that treating disputed journalistic coverage as crimes against humanity threatens press freedom
15 July 2026

Why denmohor guidelines should not be framed? HC asks govt to explain

The proposed framework would clarify assessment, recovery and payment
13 July 2026

IMS, Digitally Right kick off media viability training in Bangladesh

The initiative is supported by the Embassy of Denmark in Bangladesh
6 July 2026

BBDN, GIZ highlight progress on disability-inclusive workplaces in Bangladesh

Government, employers and other stakeholders review lessons from textile and leather sectors
1 July 2026

13 rights groups urge revision of proposed NHRC Bill, 2026

Joint statement warns of weakened independence, calls for alignment with global standards
22 June 2026