Rights

Rights

When homes become killing grounds

For the past week, social media has been abuzz over the tragic death of Syeda Fahmida Tahsin Keya, a 25-year-old mother of four from Dhaka's Shewrapara, on the night of August 13.

4d ago

‘Accusations unacceptable’

A total of 122 eminent citizens have demanded immediate release of renowned economist, teacher, researcher, and freedom fighter Prof Abul Barkat, who was arrested on corruption charges.

5d ago

SBMCH bans rallies, gatherings on hospital premises

Health reform leaders vow to continue protests

6d ago

Protest in Sylhet against stone theft at Sada Pathor

Vested interest groups were profiting from the illegal extraction, they allege

1w ago

Contractual workers of BPC companies stage protest in Ctg

Contractual workers of oil companies under the Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) staged a protest in Chattogram today to press home their five-point demand..The demonstration took place from 11:00am to 2:00pm in front of the BPC head office in the Saltgola area..Over a hundred w

1w ago

Mob violence claimed 111 lives in Bangladesh in over seven months: ASK

Country faces growing threat to social harmony and rule of law, it says

1w ago

Women deliberately excluded from July Declaration: CPD research director

Their exclusion was clearly intentional, he says

1w ago

Indigenous rights ignored by all govts, says PCJSS leader

Ushatan Talukder calls for unity, full implementation of CHT Peace Accord

1w ago

How much longer must south Dhaka suffer?

Standoff over Ishraque Hossain’s mayoral post halts civic services in half of Dhaka

2m ago

Ishraque’s supporters withdraw blockade after 3 hours of protest

Services resume after halt over mayoral appointment demand

2m ago

Sramik Dal sits-in protest against NCT handover to foreign operator

The Chattogram Port unit of the Jatiyatabadi Sramik Dal staged a sit-in in Chattogram today, protesting the government's move to hand over the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) of Chattogram Port to a foreign company

2m ago

Gitiara Nasreen dismayed by govt's silence over attacks on women's commission

Calls for clear stance from political parties on women’s rights and discrimination

2m ago

‘March for Yunus’: Protest in Shahbagh with five-point demands

Demonstrators urge removal of controversial advisers from interim setup

3m ago

147 citizens demand protection for Narsingdi College teacher facing threats

They also called on authorities to take a firm stance against online harassment and misinformation

3m ago

US trade bodies reiterate call for better labour rights

American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA), the US’s largest trade body in the apparel and footwear sector, and the Fair Labour Association (FLA) tied Bangladesh’s efforts to improve labour rights to ensure successful tariff negotiation with the Trump administration.

3m ago

Hilsa fishing: Riverine fishermen demand VGF support amid poor catch

Despite the end of the two-month ban on hilsa fishing in rivers, fishermen along the coastal region are returning empty-handed

3m ago

Protect family of Magura rape victim

Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF) has expressed grave concern over the safety and well-being of the family of the victim in the recent Magura rape and murder case, urging authorities to act swiftly to ensure their protection, especially the victim's 14-year-old sister, who is also a child bride.

3m ago

Dhanmondi Road renamed after July martyr Farhan Faiyaz

Dhanmondi Road- 27 has been renamed after Shaheed Farhan Faiyaz, a martyr of the July uprising

3m ago