Persons with disabilities excel with DRRA support

In Bangladesh, 9 out of 10 children aged 1-14 years face violent discipline each month by caregivers. Over 45 million children in the country are affected by this issue, according to new UNICEF data

Sixty eminent citizens have expressed their anger over Dhaka South City Corporation’s attempt to evict the Harijan community of Miranzilla City Colony without providing rehabilitation

The High Court today ordered the authorities concerned not to evict Miron Jolla Harijan City Colony at Aga Sadek Lane in Dhaka until an alternative arrangement for its residents is ensured

Says Unicef in a study covering children aged 1 to 14 years old

Empowering marginalised communities through inclusive education is the key to eradicating deep-rooted discrimination, emphasised speakers at a discussion

Says Rastro Songskar Andolan in a statement

Speakers tell discussion

Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) and Unicef officially announced the launch of the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS): Round 7 (2024-2025) to collect essential data on children and women, gathering critical evidence on their lives and access to essential services..The launching

In order to support vulnerable women in income-generating activities and businesses, Simeen Hussain Rimi, state minister for the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs (MoWCA), inaugurated the distribution of Tk 1.9385 billion in cheques to 96,928 women beneficiaries of a project today.

All public entities would be obligated to disclose information in the future, said Chief Information Commissioner Dr Abdul Malek today

Students from Barishal University (BU) blocked the Dhaka-Barisal highway today, protesting a High Court order that ordered the restoration of 30 percent quota for children of freedom fighters, in first and second class government jobs

Bangladesh Mahila Parishad and Bangladesh Legal Aid and Services Trust (BLAST) today demanded a fair investigation into the death of Afroza Begum in police custody in Jashore on Sunday

Eminent photographer Shahidul Alam has returned his honorary doctorate degree from the University of the Arts London for supporting the Israeli occupation of Palestine

Bangladesh Garment Sramik Sanghati, an RMG workers' platform, demonstrated in Dhaka today, demanding full salaries with overtime and Eid bonuses by June 10

Shamim Ahmed, father of Ayan Ahmed, a five-year-old child who died following a botched surgery at the United Medical College Hospital in Satarkul on January 7, has alleged that he was threatened to withdraw the case

It expressed concern that the indigenous Bawm people are at serious risk of suffering collective punishment as the authorities assumed that the entire Bawm community are either part of or are supporters of the Kuki Chin National Front (KNF)

Chief Justice of Bangladesh Obaidul Hassan today inaugurated "Naykunja," a resting area for litigants, on Lalmonirhat court premises

Police foiled the attempt of the leaders and activists of Ganosamhati Andolon to besiege Bangladesh Bank in Dhaka's Motijheel area today

A group of rights activists yesterday protested the killing of three people and the mass arrest of children and women of the Bawm community in Bandarban