The prisons have been overcrowded for quite some time now. The Operation Devil Hunt, launched on February 8, 2025, alone led to at least 86,000 arrests, as per a recent Human Rights Watch report.

Govt must acknowledge, address violations outlined in HRW report

Let the elected government decide on new deal.

The government has no reason not to stamp down on tobacco use

Do what is needed to achieve Universal Health Coverage

There is no alternative to continuous assessment

Denying the presence of electoral violence will do little to assure voter of election day safety.

Over 33 percent of samples failing safety tests should set off alarm bells

The quality of education has been the biggest casualty of institutional apathy and misgovernance in Bangladesh.

Climate-linked funds are failing to deliver their intended benefits and defaults are weakening the banking sector. While public funds meant to support sustainable growth are misallocated, the cost of failure is ultimately borne by depositors and the economy.

Government and political contenders must ensure order in ‘high-risk’ areas.

Surge in mob killings and violence raises alarm

Government’s haste to sign DP World deal ahead of election is perplexing

New ordinances on women, children must not falter at implementation

Political parties have failed women and the spirit of July uprising.

Ensure better labour care, rein in profiteering private facilities

Civil servants must remain neutral

Bangladesh must safeguard its export markets from its competitors.

State, institutions, and communities must step up to address the crisis

Govt must reconsider its decision, focus on reform proposals instead