Article 19 urges govt to protect journalists, amend repressive laws

In a statement issued yesterday, Article 19 said Bangladesh’s media landscape faces significant challenges
10 March 2025

Teachers, students of Stamford University protest violence against women

At 11:00am, teachers, students, and staff gathered at the university’s Siddheshwari campus in Dhaka, organising a rally and demonstration at the Bot Tola area
10 March 2025

Violence against women: DU students hold demo at Raju Sculpture

Under the banner of the "Anti-Rape Platform," they began a protest rally at 7:30pm this evening
9 March 2025

Protest erupts in DU over rising rape incidents

The demonstration, which began after midnight, was particularly focused on seeking the maximum punishment for the rapists of an eight-year-old child in Magura
8 March 2025

Unlocking women’s financial power

In Bangladesh, women remain largely excluded from financial services, and this disparity is a major barrier to their full participation in the country’s economic development
8 March 2025

UN calls for withdrawal of cases against journalists, rights defenders

'Withdraw all pending criminal cases lodged against journalists, lawyers, trade unionists, civil society activists and other human rights defenders in respect to the conduct protected by the international human rights law, including freedoms of expression and of peaceful assembly,' says the UN agency
7 March 2025

Biman to fly with an all female crew on Int'l Women's Day

The special flight to Bangkok will be commanded by Captain Anita and First Officer Tasnuva
7 March 2025

Student Federation slams govt's leniency over mob violence

In a statement sent to the press yesterday, the federation condemned the police attack on teachers protesting the cancellation of their primary appointments
7 March 2025

International Women’s Day: The picture of violence against women is grim

While International Women’s Day is a global celebration of women’s rights, equality, and empowerment, the statistics from Bangladesh on violence against women paint a troubling and stark reality.
7 March 2025

Gazipur District Jail: The inhumane reality for female inmates

The last time Shanto and Suman saw their mother, she was shivering in the cold, wrapped in a tattered blanket that barely covered her frail frame
7 March 2025

International women’s day 2025: For All Women And Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment

Despite decades of activism and progress, women in Bangladesh continue to face systemic barriers to equality, representation, and safety.
7 March 2025

‘Want to live freely, safely, and with dignity’

A group of women activists staged a silent demonstration yesterday in front of the National Parliament Building on Manik Mia Avenue, protesting against recent attacks, intimidation, and violence against women.
7 March 2025

Recognise women participants in July uprising

The International Women’s Day Committee, comprising 55 organisations working for women’s rights, has placed an 11-point demand, including state recognition for women who directly participated in the July uprising that overthrew the Sheikh Hasina-led government.
7 March 2025

Govt to blame if crimes against women are spurred on

The University Teachers’ Network yesterday said if continuous sexual harassment, violence, and hatred against women are encouraged, the government and parties concerned must take the responsibility.
5 March 2025

ASK concerned over 'forced closures of food shops' during Ramadan

Rights group Ain O Salish Kendra today expressed grave concern over the reported incidents of forced closures of food shops during Ramadan in various parts of the country.
5 March 2025

July uprising: Dietary allowance raised to Tk 250 per injured patient

The health ministry has directed the relevant authorities to increase the dietary allowance for injured and admitted patients of the student-led mass uprising to improve the quality of their food
5 March 2025

Farmers stage demo in Netrokona demanding electricity for irrigation

Farmers in Kalmakanda upazila of Netrokona staged a demonstration today, demanding the immediate restoration of an electricity connection needed to operate an irrigation pump during the ongoing Boro cultivation season.
5 March 2025

Crime, moral policing: ‘Ensure safety or step down’

Protesters burned an effigy of Home Affairs Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury yesterday, demanding his removal from office over his failure to curb the worsening security situation.
3 March 2025

Rights violations persists in Feb

HRSS monthly report paints grim picture
3 March 2025

Protest erupts over alleged closure plan for Magura Medical College

Students and locals block highway in demonstration
2 March 2025