TIB, BLAST condemn vandalism, arson

Bangladesh Legal Aid and Services Trust (BLAST) today strongly condemned the vandalism and arson attacks various establishments, including the demolition of the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum at Dhaka's Dhanmondi 32, across the country
7 February 2025, 15:14 PM

July uprising victims urged to submit medical bills for compensation

the injured must submit their applications and medical bills either to the mass uprising special cell or the civil surgeon offices in their respective districts
7 February 2025, 13:56 PM

‘Ensure safety, security of girls’

Manusher Jonno Foundation yesterday expressed grave concerns over the growing threat to girls' safety, following the gang rape and murder of a 13-year-old in Dhaka.
4 February 2025, 18:09 PM

Suffering mounts as Titumir students continue blockades

Protesters block roads, railways, leaving thousands stranded
3 February 2025, 13:35 PM

Uprising injured block road in front of NITOR

Demand official recognition of their sacrifices, proper treatment, compensation
1 February 2025, 19:12 PM

Make your stance clear on indigenous identity

The interim government should clarify its position on recognising the identity and rights of indigenous communities, said rights activists and indigenous leaders yesterday.
31 January 2025, 20:29 PM

When girls are forced off the field, nobody wins

Girls should not have to fight for their right to play
31 January 2025, 17:54 PM

ASK, BLAST demand action against attacks on women's football matches

In a statement today, ASK said tension persists as football fields were attacked and vandalised over women's matches in Joypurhat and Dinajpur. Ultimately, the matches had to be called off
31 January 2025, 14:49 PM

Labour activists demand withdrawal of false cases, condemn factory layoff

False cases against labour activists and workers involved in wage-related movements must be withdrawn, said labour rights activists today
31 January 2025, 14:05 PM

Nationalisation demand: Ebtedayee madrasa teachers end sit-in after govt assurance

Teachers of independent Ebtedayee madrasas -- primary level educational institutions under madrasa board -- ended their sit-in protest yesterday after the government announced plans to nationalise all registered institutions.
28 January 2025, 19:26 PM

Complaint filed with UN over jailed Bangladeshi journos

More than 150 days have passed since their arrests. The couple were sent to jail in connection with a case filed over the death of a garment worker Rubel during the student-led protests
25 January 2025, 17:04 PM

Bhorer Kagoj closure: Journos, staffers stage protests

At the demonstration, the journalists spoke out against the management's action and alleged financial irregularities
25 January 2025, 14:10 PM

Civil Society Organisations express concern over bureaucratic barriers

Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) today voiced concern over bureaucratic barriers that hinder an enabling environment for them in the country including difficulties in releasing and getting funds
18 January 2025, 16:36 PM

Dinajpur demo in protest against attack on the indigenous in Dhaka

People from the indigenous communities in Dinajpur demonstrated today, demanding justice for protesters who were attacked in Dhaka on January 15.
18 January 2025, 12:03 PM

Hasina regime silenced media

Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam yesterday said steps must be taken to ensure that no one can directly interfere with the media in the future like it was done during the ousted Sheikh Hasina government.
17 January 2025, 18:43 PM

Human chain demands coastal protection

A human chain was formed in Barguna's Bihanga Island, adjacent to the Baleshwar River in the Sundarbans, today, demanding the modernisation of the Forest Department, an increase in manpower, exemplary punishment for forest destroyers, prevention of harassment of innocent people, and the protection of Bihanga Island and the coastal region
17 January 2025, 13:35 PM

‘Reckless, undemocratic’

500 citizens protest NCTB’s decision to remove ‘adivasi’ graffiti from textbooks
16 January 2025, 16:52 PM

Reinstate 321 dismissed trainee SIs: Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council

Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council today demanded the reinstatement of 321 trainee sub-inspectors (SIs) from the 40th Outside Cadet batch who were dismissed for allegedly breaches of discipline
12 January 2025, 11:55 AM

Regulating online hate speech 'not censorship': UN rights chief

Instead, Meta platforms including Facebook and Instagram, 'would use community notes similar to X (formerly Twitter), starting in the US'
10 January 2025, 13:50 PM

Rights situation worsened in 2024

The human rights situation in Bangladesh deteriorated in 2024, with widespread fear gripping the population, according to reports from three human rights organisations.
31 December 2024, 21:35 PM