33 citizens express concern over deferral of CHT Land Commission meeting

Demand impartial probe into their repeated postponement
20 October 2025, 13:48 PM

Police block teachers' 'hunger march' near Dhaka's Shikkha Bhaban

Non-govt MPO-listed teachers reject 5% house rent allowance, demand 20%
19 October 2025, 10:58 AM

MPO teachers reject govt approval for 5% house rent allowance

They vowed to continue protests until their demands are met
19 October 2025, 06:20 AM

‘July fighters’ protest in Kishoreganj over police action in Dhaka

A group of “July fighters” held a demonstration in Kishoreganj town this afternoon in protest against the police action that dispersed fellow fighters at Jatiya Sangsad premises on Dhaka's Manik Mia Avenue..Witnesses said the protesters took to the streets near Kishoreganj Model Police Sta
17 October 2025, 15:47 PM

Protesters at Farmgate demand formation of Noakhali division

People from Noakhali, adjoining districts joined the protest
17 October 2025, 12:22 PM

TIB questions govt decision to keep accused army officers in Dhaka Cantonment

Anti-graft body calls it 'discriminatory', 'against constitutional principles'
14 October 2025, 14:08 PM

Broad exemptions in draft data laws could open door to unchecked surveillance: TGI

Urges interim govt to halt approval and conduct thorough, evidence-based review
13 October 2025, 16:06 PM

Batons for the builders of minds

Yesterday’s incident shows how far our respect for knowledge and decency has fallen
13 October 2025, 13:47 PM

Fear sells, cruelty doesn’t: Is journalism failing animals?

When we treat animal welfare as a beat, not a spectacle, we’ll be humane, not just human
13 October 2025, 12:18 PM

Int’l standards for accountability must be upheld

An international human rights activist has reminded Bangladesh authorities of the international standards as the country goes through an accountability process in the aftermath of the July uprising.
12 October 2025, 18:35 PM

Shaathi Foundation celebrates Int’l Day of the Girl Child

It is a social initiative focused on menstrual health and hygiene (MHM), dignity, and education
12 October 2025, 14:05 PM

NHRC reforms hinge on bodies, not just law

The independence and effectiveness of the National Human Rights Commission will depend not only on the quality of the law but on the strength of institutions and the sincerity of political commitment, said experts yesterday.
11 October 2025, 18:33 PM

‘Anti-terror law being abused for repression’

Human Rights Watch has said Bangladesh’s interim government is “increasingly using the recently amended counterterrorism law to arrest alleged supporters of the deposed Awami League government”.
9 October 2025, 18:20 PM

Media portrayals of rights violations don't reflect reality: Shafiqul

Nur Khan Liton says he felt 'sick' hearing govt's statement
8 October 2025, 18:00 PM

‘Draft Labour Act undemocratic’

The Industrial Bangladesh Council (IBC) has protested what it termed an attempt by the government to finalise amendments to the Labour Act without considering workers' key proposals.
6 October 2025, 22:00 PM

Journalists protest in Bagerhat demanding justice for slain reporter Hayat

Local BNP leaders also join the protest to express solidarity
4 October 2025, 14:39 PM

Two-thirds married before 18: iccdr,b study

Study surveyed 778 female workers (ages 15–27) over 24 months
29 September 2025, 18:25 PM

Communal violence: Govts always blame it on conspiracies

Successive governments have blamed “local or foreign conspiracies” for communal violence rather than holding the perpetrators to account, Prof Anu Muhammad said yesterday.
29 September 2025, 18:09 PM

Khagrachhari violence: Calls grow for judicial probe

Rights groups and political parties demand independent investigation
29 September 2025, 16:41 PM

'In Ramu, kerosene was supplied by one party, trucks by another, matches by a third'

Barrister Jyotirmoy Barua says mainstream party leaders often tied to communal attacks
29 September 2025, 14:38 PM