ASK raises alarm over police directive to re-arrest activists of a party after bail in Rajshahi
26 February 2026, 20:14 PM
Rights
Human chain in Patuakhali’s Bauphal accuses local BNP leader of extortion
24 February 2026, 21:44 PM
Rights
No journo jailed for expressing opinion during interim govt’s tenure: Rizwana
15 February 2026, 18:52 PM
Rights
Nearly 500 injured, two killed in political violence in 10 days of Feb: ASK
10 February 2026, 19:36 PM
Bangladesh
Withdraw initiatives to amend labour act
8 February 2026, 02:09 AM
Rights
‘It’s bizarre, medieval’ : Naripokkho slams Jamaat ameer’s remarks on female leadership
1 February 2026, 05:14 AM
Rights
Mob killings double in January, compared to December: MSF report
31 January 2026, 20:19 PM
Rights
Govt trying to hand over NCT by offering excessive concessions: Ctg port workers
31 January 2026, 17:46 PM
Rights
ASK says denial of parole to Bagerhat BCL leader violates constitution, rights
25 January 2026, 20:42 PM
Rights
ASK, MSF demand probe into Chuadanga BNP leader’s death in custody
13 January 2026, 18:17 PM
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, 12:48 PM
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, 12:33 PM
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, 13:45 PM
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, 16:07 PM
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, 18:00 PM
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, 17:16 PM
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, 18:00 PM
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, 13:20 PM
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, 15:58 PM
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, 18:00 PM
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, 18:00 PM
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, 18:36 PM
Unite for freedom of expression
Speakers at a discussion yesterday opined that a greater unity among the country’s freethinkers -- including public intellectuals, writers, journalists and artistes -- for a common cause is required to ensure freedom of expression.
19 August 2023, 18:00 PM
Freethinkers need to unite and work for common cause
Speakers at a discussion today opined that a greater unity among the country's freethinkers -- including public intellectuals, writers, journalists and artistes -- for a common cause is required to ensure freedom of expression
19 August 2023, 13:12 PM
Reporting on Sayedee’s death: BFUJ, DUJ condemn attack on journos
Bangladesh Federal Union of Journalists (BFUJ) and Dhaka Union of Journalists (DUJ) expressed outrage and strongly condemned the attack on journalists while they were covering the news of war criminal Delawar Hossain Sayedee's death yesterday
15 August 2023, 14:45 PM
Licence fee hike: Three-wheeler drivers stage demo in Thakurgaon
The battery-run easy-bike drivers and auto-rickshaw-van pullers demonstrated in Thakurgaon town today protesting the hike of “licence fee” for their vehicles
13 August 2023, 16:39 PM
Labour Rights: US trade body expresses concern
American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA), a US-based platform of apparel and footwear traders, expressed deep concern over the recent situation regarding labour rights in Bangladesh.
10 August 2023, 18:00 PM
Move to replace DSA is just an eyewash
The government's move to replace the Digital Security Act with the proposed Cyber Security Act is merely an initiative to enact yet another repressive law, said DSA Victims' Network
8 August 2023, 18:58 PM
Ensure daycare centre at workplaces: speakers
To ensure a conducive breastfeeding environment, the government should ensure that every workplace has a daycare centre, speakers said at a seminar today
8 August 2023, 16:46 PM
TIB cautiously welcomes Cabinet’s decision to scrap DSA
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) today guardedly welcomed the Cabinet decision to repeal the controversial Digital Security Act (DSA)
7 August 2023, 16:36 PM