Pandemic and prisons: the powder keg
Human-Kind is under attack. People of all races, colours, countries, religions and social classes stand on a common platform to face the massive onslaught of the coronavirus.
Protect human rights during the pandemic
In a situation where the covid-19 virus has overwhelmed some of the world’s best resourced healthcare systems, Bangladesh—like other developing countries—must brace for the worst.
Why citizens must speak out against injustice
The first amendment to the United States Constitution declares that government shall make no laws “abridging the freedom of speech”.
Addressing the plight of women migrant workers
In recent time numerous stories have been reported in the media about the unspeakable sufferings and exploitations of Bangladeshi women migrant workers (WMWs) in some Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states.
Has Bangladesh provided an excuse for Suu Kyi’s defence?
It was another reprehensible act of genocide denial. While defending the indefensible at the world court, the International Court of Justice
Rohingya repatriation: No more dancing around key issues
In the last two weeks, the world has witnessed a renewed interest in the Rohingya’s struggles for justice and persecution of Myanmar officials for the Rohingya genocide.
Jihadists of Bangladeshi descent
The verdict rejecting the appeal of the so-called ISIS bride, Shamima Begum, has stoked an important debate in the United Kingdom, raising serious concerns and anxiety among migrant families and rights activists.
Protecting the rights of a child offender
Bangladesh has a population of more than 160 million and almost half the population are children. Due to their young age, children who come in conflict with the law may not possess the maturity to realise the gamut of their acts, and they should not be exposed to the company of adult offenders since that is likely to have a negative impact on them.
What comes after the ICJ ruling?
All eyes were turned to The Hague on Thursday when the International Court of Justice (ICJ) came back with its momentous decision on emergency provisional measures for the protection of the persecuted Rohingya population of Myanmar’s northern Rakhine State.
Killings at the Bangladesh-India border
January 7 marked the ninth anniversary of the gruesome killing of Felani Khatun, 15 years old, at Anantapur border of Phulbari Upzila
Why is most of Asia looking away from Myanmar?
The latest resolution passed by the United Nations General Assembly condemning rights abuses against Rohingya Muslims and other minority groups in Myanmar was the third such resolution on the subject.
Will the National Human Rights Commission fulfil our expectations?
At a recent dialogue between civil society members and the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), the newly appointed
Addressing the plight of women migrant workers
In recent time numerous stories have been reported in the media about the unspeakable sufferings and exploitations of Bangladeshi women migrant workers (WMWs) in some Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states.
Has Bangladesh provided an excuse for Suu Kyi’s defence?
It was another reprehensible act of genocide denial. While defending the indefensible at the world court, the International Court of Justice
A pathway to justice through jurisdiction?
Public hearings are currently taking place on the request for the indication of provisional measures—an interim order on Myanmar to cease and desist from any actions that harms or may cause harm to the Rohingyas, while the International Court of Justice considers the full merits of the case. I
Rokeya and the need for more sisterhood
In the last few weeks, about 40 Bangladeshi domestic workers in Saudi Arabia posted video messages on social media with SOS calls to be rescued.