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Warn of tougher movement if restrictions not withdrawn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
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