Rights violations, abuses surge in first half of 2026
16 July 2026, 00:00 AM
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Hartal in Ctg’s Fatikchhari North Thursday over upazila HQ dispute
15 July 2026, 22:26 PM
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5 global rights groups urge govt to drop ICT probe against Rupa, Babu
15 July 2026, 18:08 PM
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Why denmohor guidelines should not be framed? HC asks govt to explain
13 July 2026, 19:16 PM
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IMS, Digitally Right kick off media viability training in Bangladesh
6 July 2026, 18:49 PM
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BBDN, GIZ highlight progress on disability-inclusive workplaces in Bangladesh
1 July 2026, 16:48 PM
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13 rights groups urge revision of proposed NHRC Bill, 2026
22 June 2026, 22:17 PM
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World Day Against Child Labour / Childhood trapped in the cage of livelihood
12 June 2026, 15:11 PM
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Interns at Sylhet Osmani Hospital on indefinite strike over 6 demands
7 June 2026, 16:44 PM
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RMG workers block Dhaka-Ctg highway for arrears in Narayanganj
26 May 2026, 21:48 PM
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Protests in Kishoreganj over ‘conspiracy’ against Fazlur Rahman
Earlier today, BNP suspended him from all party posts for three months
26 August 2025, 16:34 PM
Fortify Rights calls for reparations, transparency in enforced disappearance cases
The rights group made the call to the interim government on the first anniversary of Bangladesh's Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances
26 August 2025, 13:37 PM
Buet students block Shahbagh with three-point demand
Vehicular movement in the Shahbagh area remained suspended for several hours, causing severe traffic jam
26 August 2025, 12:22 PM
DRU presses for weekly two days off for journalists
Calls for immediate implementation of ninth wage board
24 August 2025, 15:35 PM
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.
18 August 2025, 18:06 PM
‘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.
17 August 2025, 20:00 PM
SBMCH bans rallies, gatherings on hospital premises
Health reform leaders vow to continue protests
16 August 2025, 11:53 AM
Protest in Sylhet against stone theft at Sada Pathor
Vested interest groups were profiting from the illegal extraction, they allege
14 August 2025, 16:46 PM
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
14 August 2025, 11:12 AM
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
12 August 2025, 11:14 AM
Women deliberately excluded from July Declaration: CPD research director
Their exclusion was clearly intentional, he says
9 August 2025, 12:49 PM
Indigenous rights ignored by all govts, says PCJSS leader
Ushatan Talukder calls for unity, full implementation of CHT Peace Accord
9 August 2025, 11:53 AM
‘No govt interference in media operations’
In response to concerns of the Newspaper Owners’ Association of Bangladesh regarding overall media freedom and journalists’ safety, the Chief Adviser’s Press Wing yesterday said there has been “no government interference” in media operations since it took office.
8 August 2025, 18:09 PM
NOAB voices concern over Janakantha incidents
The Newspaper Owners’ Association of Bangladesh (NOAB) has expressed concern over the recent unexpected incidents centring the daily Janakantha, as well as the overall freedom of media and the safety of journalists in the country.
7 August 2025, 18:06 PM
UN rights office in Dhaka will strengthen future accountability: Farida
Human rights were violated during the tenure of the previous government, the adviser says
27 July 2025, 14:13 PM
MJF condemns Khagrachhari rape, demands justice
Safety of women and children in the country is under severe threat, says the organisation
18 July 2025, 19:59 PM
Govt can’t skirt the responsibility for deaths: ASK
The interim government cannot avoid responsibility for the deaths of four people during Wednesday’s clashes between law enforcers and Awami League followers in Gopalganj, rights body Ain o Salish Kendra said yesterday.
17 July 2025, 18:04 PM
JU students protest demanding justice for trader Sohag
They also protested the recent wave of violence across the country
12 July 2025, 16:25 PM
PSC reform: Job seekers block road, ‘clash’ with police
A group of job seekers blocked the Shahbagh intersection yesterday evening, demanding reforms to the Public Service Commission and a review of the final result of the 44th BCS.
4 July 2025, 18:09 PM
‘Journos facing unprecedented repression’
Eighty-eight expatriate Bangladeshis yesterday condemned and expressed deep concern over the "continued torture of journalists and suppression of free speech" in Bangladesh, saying such incidents have "frustrated and disheartened" them.
2 July 2025, 18:14 PM