Bangladesh Information Commission inactive for 2 years, over 850 appeals pending
29 September 2026
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Rights
HC issues rule to compensate Tk 5cr to unlawfully detained man
28 September 2026
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Rights
CHT platform demands cancellation of three govt committees
28 September 2026
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Rights
Govt agrees to expert review of cyber law draft amid journalists’ concerns
28 September 2026
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Rights
TIB, HRSS condemn attacks on Radda health centre, Salman Muqtadir’s studio
27 September 2026
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Rights
Govt support services for persons with disabilities see low awareness, use: Study
24 September 2026
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Rights
SRB, disappearance act, cyber amendments draw criticism at NCP discussion
17 September 2026
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Rights
Civil society organisations voices concern over proposed Cyber Protection Act amendments
17 September 2026
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Rights
Rangamati rally demands return of 5% indigenous quota
17 September 2026
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Rights
Abuse survivors forced to navigate multiple institutions: speakers
16 September 2026
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Rights
TIB raises concerns over independence of proposed rights bills
Investigation authority effectively remains in the 'hands of the accused', says Iftekharuzzaman
3 September 2026
BFUJ, DUJ rally for immediate formation of 10th Wage Board for journalists
Journalist leaders also demand an interim dearness allowance, citing rising living costs and delays in implementing wage board provisions
3 September 2026
JnU students protest proposed eviction of Mitford Sweeper Colony residents
Demonstrators say sanitation workers and their families must be resettled before development proceeds
2 September 2026
SZMCH intern doctors continue strike following assault after patient’s death
Six of seven named accused arrested; doctors demand arrest of ‘prime accused’
2 September 2026
Journos, rights defenders need stronger protection: speakers
A seminar, titled “Referral Pathway for Journalists and Human Rights Defenders in Bangladesh”, was held at a city hotel
31 August 2026
Tk 45.16cr project in Bandarban: Official blocks RTI application
DPHE staff say executive engineer instructed them not to accept applications in his absence
31 August 2026
Enforced disappearance victims march towards parliament
Jamaat-led 11-party alliance leaders join rally; victims demand law against enforced disappearances
30 August 2026
‘No one can be a judge in their own case’
Rights groups and victims of enforced disappearance yesterday called for amendments to Sections 14(3) and 32 and repeal of Section 21 of the proposed Enforced Disappearance Prevention and Redress Act, 2026.
30 August 2026
‘No one will rent a home to us because we are sweepers. Where will we go?’
Mitford sanitation workers say their families have lived in the hospital quarters for generations as an August 30 eviction deadline approaches
27 August 2026
Myanmar rights crisis hits new low, Rohingya among worst affected: UN
Report paints a picture of torture, forced labour, criminal economies and environmental destruction across the country
25 August 2026
State minister’s response to citizenship question echoes ousted regime’s ‘shoot the messenger’ approach: TIB
Anti-graft watchdog urges govt to disclose Humaiun Kobir’s citizenship status, says his technocrat appointment would be unconstitutional if he retained foreign citizenship when taking office
25 August 2026
BJIM says Humaiun Kobir ‘ridiculed’ journalists instead of answering citizenship question
Journalists’ group condemns state minister’s remarks as ‘unprofessional’ and warns they could discourage scrutiny of govt officials
24 August 2026
Rohingya crisis needs renewed global attention: Human Concern
HCI delegation stresses quality education, skills development for refugees during visit to Camp-4 in Cox’s Bazar
24 August 2026
Workers demand answers over ‘gas-free’ ship after 10 deaths in Sitakunda
Protesters question how lethal hydrogen sulphide was present despite certification
24 August 2026
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
BLAST demands justice for tortured sisters in Shariatpur
Seeks punishment for perpetrators
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