Can democracy and development survive this onslaught on human rights and the rule of law?
The United Nations has reiterated the call for “free and fair” elections in Bangladesh and urged against harassment and violence in the run-up to the national election
The latest coverage on the Israel-Hamas war as the stories unfold
How is this UN review of utmost importance as far as the state of human rights in Bangladesh is concerned? What could we reasonably expect from this political exercise?
Situated in a region with extensive maritime boundaries and diverse marine ecosystems, Bangladesh stands to gain immense benefits from this agreement. By becoming a party to the treaty, the country can play a pivotal role in global efforts to address critical challenges such as overfishing, marine biodiversity loss, and habitat degradation in areas beyond national jurisdictions.
Amid growing criticism over the arrest of a Prothom Alo reporter under the Digital Security Act, the United Nations Human Rights chief yesterday called upon Bangladesh to immediately suspend the application of the contentious law.
"These new statistics reveal the urgent need to ensure every woman and girl has access to critical health services... and that they can fully exercise their reproductive rights"
Unicef fears many thousands of children have been killed
I Feel No Peace is the latest in this string of books exploring the Rohingya experience. It offers, in particular, a narrative account of their history and their experience with NGOs and the UN.
Can democracy and development survive this onslaught on human rights and the rule of law?
The United Nations has reiterated the call for “free and fair” elections in Bangladesh and urged against harassment and violence in the run-up to the national election
The latest coverage on the Israel-Hamas war as the stories unfold
How is this UN review of utmost importance as far as the state of human rights in Bangladesh is concerned? What could we reasonably expect from this political exercise?
Situated in a region with extensive maritime boundaries and diverse marine ecosystems, Bangladesh stands to gain immense benefits from this agreement. By becoming a party to the treaty, the country can play a pivotal role in global efforts to address critical challenges such as overfishing, marine biodiversity loss, and habitat degradation in areas beyond national jurisdictions.
Amid growing criticism over the arrest of a Prothom Alo reporter under the Digital Security Act, the United Nations Human Rights chief yesterday called upon Bangladesh to immediately suspend the application of the contentious law.
"These new statistics reveal the urgent need to ensure every woman and girl has access to critical health services... and that they can fully exercise their reproductive rights"
Unicef fears many thousands of children have been killed
I Feel No Peace is the latest in this string of books exploring the Rohingya experience. It offers, in particular, a narrative account of their history and their experience with NGOs and the UN.
According to United Nations (UN) projections, the world population is going to hit 8 billion on November 15.