freedom of speech in Bangladesh

An ‘Adarsha’ upheld

HC’s order to give Adarsha Prokashoni a stall in the Boi Mela a promising development

Today’s readers, tomorrow’s leaders

Authorities must take better care of public and private libraries

Awami League wants us to love DSA. It’s too late now

While the manner in which the DSA is being defended is nothing new, the timing bears significance

Bangla Academy statement on Adarsha ban / Clarification, or admission of guilt?

The worst part in the academy's attempt to clear the air is the admission in its statement that it had not read the alleged offending book before deciding to exclude its publisher from the exhibition.

How can breaching citizens’ privacy be lawful?

We should be concerned about the deployment of surveillance tech without any judicial oversight

Dwindling university autonomy in Bangladesh

Our recently published study has found several alarming factors contributing to declining academic freedom in the universities of Bangladesh.

Why are our digital laws so troublesome?

Regulation should not mean suppression of freedom of speech and thought.

EVENT / Journalists need regular salaries, institutional support, says Nadeem Qadir at book launch

Qadir’s book includes insight on the origins and evolution of journalism in Bangladesh, firsthand experiences of journalists who have struggled and resigned from large media houses, research and case studies, and proposed solutions.  

Human Rights Day / Why politicians should study human rights

For human rights advocates, 2022 has been a catastrophic year.

February 10, 2023
February 10, 2023

An ‘Adarsha’ upheld

HC’s order to give Adarsha Prokashoni a stall in the Boi Mela a promising development

February 5, 2023
February 5, 2023

Today’s readers, tomorrow’s leaders

Authorities must take better care of public and private libraries

January 31, 2023
January 31, 2023

Awami League wants us to love DSA. It’s too late now

While the manner in which the DSA is being defended is nothing new, the timing bears significance

January 27, 2023
January 27, 2023

Clarification, or admission of guilt?

The worst part in the academy's attempt to clear the air is the admission in its statement that it had not read the alleged offending book before deciding to exclude its publisher from the exhibition.

January 18, 2023
January 18, 2023

How can breaching citizens’ privacy be lawful?

We should be concerned about the deployment of surveillance tech without any judicial oversight

January 6, 2023
January 6, 2023

Dwindling university autonomy in Bangladesh

Our recently published study has found several alarming factors contributing to declining academic freedom in the universities of Bangladesh.

December 20, 2022
December 20, 2022

Why are our digital laws so troublesome?

Regulation should not mean suppression of freedom of speech and thought.

December 11, 2022
December 11, 2022

Journalists need regular salaries, institutional support, says Nadeem Qadir at book launch

Qadir’s book includes insight on the origins and evolution of journalism in Bangladesh, firsthand experiences of journalists who have struggled and resigned from large media houses, research and case studies, and proposed solutions.  

December 10, 2022
December 10, 2022

Why politicians should study human rights

For human rights advocates, 2022 has been a catastrophic year.