Rights
Independent journalism key to empowering journalists
Speakers tell discussion on World Press Freedom Day
Press freedom index: Bangladesh falls 2 spots, only Afghanistan worse in South Asia
The country was ranked 165th among 180 nations, placing it only above Afghanistan among South Asian countries
70% of environment journalists report attacks, threats, pressure: UN
Seventy percent of environmental journalists from 129 countries, polled in March, reported experiencing attacks, threats or pressure related to their job, UNESCO said Thursday
255 journalists sued under DSA for their work: CGS
At least 451 journalists were sued under the Digital Security Act (DSA) since its inception and 255 of them were sued for their journalistic reports, according to a research paper by Centre for Governance Studies (CGS)
No significant changes in human rights situation in Bangladesh in 2023: US bureau
There were no significant changes in the human rights situation in Bangladesh last year, according to the "2023 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Bangladesh"
Changing class of property basic right of citizens: HC
The High Court, in the full text of a verdict, has observed that the acquisition, holding, transfer, and distribution of property, as well as changing its class, are fundamental rights of every citizen.
Addressing climate change may prevent child marriages: experts
Experts at a programme have linked child marriage to climate adversities such as rising sea levels, river erosion, increased rainfalls, floods and cyclones, which lead to internal displacement and loss of livelihoods
Freedom declines, prosperity rises in Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s ranking of 141 out of 164 on the Freedom Index places it within the "mostly unfree" category
304 children living with mothers in 68 jails
As many as 304 children are currently held in custody alongside their mothers across 68 jails in the country, said Child Rights Coalition in Bangladesh yesterday.
Equal, inalienable rights foundation of freedom, justice: UN resident coordinator
UN Resident Coordinator Gwyn Lewis has said that equal and inalienable rights of all is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace -- values that are more important than ever in today's world
Why should policy not be enacted for their development?
The High Court yesterday issued a rule asking the government to explain why it should not be directed to formulate a regulation to ensure physical and mental development of children living in condemned cells with their mothers.
International Migrants Day: Of rights violations and heartbreaks
Despite a surge in labour migration, many Bangladeshi migrant workers encounter challenges in host countries, including job loss due to fraud, leading to economic loss and psychological stress.
Why policy shouldn’t be enacted for them?
HC on children living in condemned cells with mothers
People’s rights, equality not fully established yet
Dhaka University Professor Emeritus Serajul Islam Choudhury has said people’s rights, equality, and justice are yet to be fully established in Bangladesh.
West reaffirms support for defenders of human rights
A joint statement from diplomatic missions in Dhaka yesterday reconfirmed their support and solidarity with those who work to defend and advance human rights, fundamental freedoms, and equality for all.
Police foil Mayer Daak demos in Dhaka
Police yesterday obstructed the protests of Mayer Daak, a platform for the families of the victims of enforced disappearances, in front of the National Museum in the capital’s Shahbagh on the eve of Human Rights Day.
Human Rights Day: BNP announces first public event since Oct 28
BNP and its like-minded parties will form human chains across the country to mark the International Human Rights Day today.
Exceptions to Personal Data Protection Act may put women, children at risk of rights violation
Says Cyber Support for Women and Children
