SSC student deaths: Aachol Foundation seeks govt intervention to prevent suicides
16 August 2026
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Journalism must not be equated with participation in crimes: Ain o Salish Kendra
16 August 2026
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Rangamati journalists rally for release of colleague Saykat Ranjan
13 August 2026
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Journalists demand access to SC courtrooms
12 August 2026
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Rights
BLAST demands justice for tortured sisters in Shariatpur
9 August 2026
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Rights
Scrapping CHT Accord would require even stronger deal: Shishir Chakma
9 August 2026
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Rights
Pirgachha police station besieged over JCD leader’s death in Savar
9 August 2026
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‘Law to protect men’: High Court rejects writ petition
6 August 2026
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17 killed in mob violence, 6 in political clashes in July: HRSS report
4 August 2026
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Draft law makes enforced disappearance convicts financially liable to victims’ families
3 August 2026
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Rajshahi private clinics, hospitals to suspend surgeries from today
Private clinic and hospital owners in Rajshahi have announced a suspension of all medical surgeries starting today (Thursday) in protest against the demand for an increased fee for anesthesiologists
20 September 2023
Conviction of Odhikar officials: Pro-BNP lawyers condemn BJSA statement on EP resolution
Bangladesh Jatiotabadi Ainjibi Forum, a body of pro-BNP lawyers, today condemned the statement of Bangladesh Judicial Service Association that has expressed concern about the European Parliament (EP) resolution on the human rights situation in Bangladesh, particularly in the case of Odhikar's Secretary Adilur Rahman Khan and Director ASM Nasiruddin Elan
19 September 2023
Pro-BNP lawyers protest 'instructed' verdict against Odhikar officials
Bangladesh Jatiotabadi Ainjibi Forum (BJAF), a body of pro-BNP lawyers, today protested the conviction of Odhikar Secretary Adilur Rahman Khan and its Director ASM Nasiruddin Elan
17 September 2023
Ensure civil society can work without fear of reprisals
European Union tells Bangladesh government
15 September 2023
No scope for arrest without cognisable offences
Says law minister on CSA
15 September 2023
In-depth reforms a must: experts
Labour experts at an event yesterday proposed bringing all EPZs and Specialized Industrial Zones under the general Labour Act to eliminate disparities among workers.
14 September 2023
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Says Momen as US, Amnesty Int’l express concern
14 September 2023
European Parliament concerned at Bangladesh's human rights situation
Expressing deep concern at the deteriorating human rights situation in Bangladesh, the European Parliament today called on the government to restore a safe and enabling environment for NGOs, human rights defenders, activists and religious minorities
14 September 2023
Conviction of Odhikar officials: US embassy expresses concern
The United States Embassy in Dhaka has expressed concern over the conviction of two officials of rights body Odhikar in an ICT Act case
14 September 2023
Jute mill workers stage demo for arrears in Khulna
Workers of privately owned jute mills in Khulna city demonstrated by blocking road and railway line for two hours today to press home their six-point demand, including payment of arrears and reopening of the closed jute mills
10 September 2023
Cyber Security Bill placed in JS
The much talked about Cyber Security Bill-2023 was placed in parliament today with non-bailable offences under its four sections
5 September 2023
Economic Association protests open letter favouring Prof Yunus
Bangladesh Economic Association (BEA) today protested the open letter issued by global figures calling for the suspension of judicial proceedings against Nobel Laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus
4 September 2023
Repressive provisions of DSA remain in CSA
Repressive provisions of the Digital Security Act remain in the draft Cyber Security Act. The new act only witnessed a change in its name and amendments to some of its provisions, said a Manabadhikar Shongskriti Foundation (MSF) report yesterday.
31 August 2023
Work environment in media not conducive towards women: Speakers
The workplace environment for media professionals is not particularly welcoming for women, and people do not have a full understanding of gender because they are not taught about it in school, speakers said in a roundtable today
31 August 2023
Want our fathers back
A decade has passed since Hridi’s father, Parvej Reza, the then president of Paltan Thana Chhatra Dal, went missing without a trace. Year after year, on the occasion of International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances, the 12-year old participates in various events, demanding the return of her father.
30 August 2023
Amnesty calls for Khadija’s immediate release
Amnesty International called on Bangladeshi authorities to immediately and unconditionally release Khadijatul Kubra, who has been in jail for a year under the Digital Security Act (DSA) for hosting a webinar
28 August 2023
Speakers urge quick passage of Tobacco Control Act
Speakers at a programme today stressed the need for quick passage of the amendment to the Tobacco Control Act to protect the health of the country's people
26 August 2023
IFJ condemns assault on two journos
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) yesterday condemned the alleged assault on two journalists in separate events on August 21 by Bangladesh Chhatra League activists and urged authorities to launch an immediate investigation.
25 August 2023
45pc face it in RMG sector: study
Readymade garment workers encountered five forms of gender-based violence and harassment (GBVH) in their workplaces, according to a study released yesterday.
24 August 2023
Sylhet’s Osmani hospital’s interns call off strike
The Intern Doctors' Council of Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College hospital yesterday called off their indefinite strike after the hospital authority assured them of taking proper measures to ensure their safety..This strike was called to protest against the assaults of intern doctors and va
23 August 2023