Complaint filed with UN over jailed Bangladeshi journos

More than 150 days have passed since their arrests. The couple were sent to jail in connection with a case filed over the death of a garment worker Rubel during the student-led protests
25 January 2025, 17:04 PM

Bhorer Kagoj closure: Journos, staffers stage protests

At the demonstration, the journalists spoke out against the management's action and alleged financial irregularities
25 January 2025, 14:10 PM

Civil Society Organisations express concern over bureaucratic barriers

Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) today voiced concern over bureaucratic barriers that hinder an enabling environment for them in the country including difficulties in releasing and getting funds
18 January 2025, 16:36 PM

Dinajpur demo in protest against attack on the indigenous in Dhaka

People from the indigenous communities in Dinajpur demonstrated today, demanding justice for protesters who were attacked in Dhaka on January 15.
18 January 2025, 12:03 PM

Hasina regime silenced media

Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam yesterday said steps must be taken to ensure that no one can directly interfere with the media in the future like it was done during the ousted Sheikh Hasina government.
17 January 2025, 18:43 PM

Human chain demands coastal protection

A human chain was formed in Barguna's Bihanga Island, adjacent to the Baleshwar River in the Sundarbans, today, demanding the modernisation of the Forest Department, an increase in manpower, exemplary punishment for forest destroyers, prevention of harassment of innocent people, and the protection of Bihanga Island and the coastal region
17 January 2025, 13:35 PM

‘Reckless, undemocratic’

500 citizens protest NCTB’s decision to remove ‘adivasi’ graffiti from textbooks
16 January 2025, 16:52 PM

Reinstate 321 dismissed trainee SIs: Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council

Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council today demanded the reinstatement of 321 trainee sub-inspectors (SIs) from the 40th Outside Cadet batch who were dismissed for allegedly breaches of discipline
12 January 2025, 11:55 AM

Regulating online hate speech 'not censorship': UN rights chief

Instead, Meta platforms including Facebook and Instagram, 'would use community notes similar to X (formerly Twitter), starting in the US'
10 January 2025, 13:50 PM

Rights situation worsened in 2024

The human rights situation in Bangladesh deteriorated in 2024, with widespread fear gripping the population, according to reports from three human rights organisations.
31 December 2024, 21:35 PM

'Why was Cyber Protection Ordinance 2024 passed in a rush?'

The Cyber Protection Ordinance 2024 has sparked widespread debate among stakeholders due to its potential implications for civic freedom and governance in the digital space
30 December 2024, 16:28 PM

Suspension of accreditation cards a threat to free press

Says it poses threat, obstacle to independent journalism
29 December 2024, 18:00 PM

Lalmonirhat workers left in limbo as job scheme funding delayed

Workers enlisted under the scheme have expressed their concerns over the uncertain start of the project
27 December 2024, 13:12 PM

Govt college teachers in Bagerhat protest proposed exclusion of education and health cadres

Teachers of Bagerhat's different government colleges formed a human chain protesting against recommendations by the Public Administration Reform Commission to exclude the education and health cadres from the Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) structure. .The teachers under the banner of Inter-
26 December 2024, 18:06 PM

Postgrad doctors lift blockade at Shahbagh after 7 hours

Postgraduate private trainee doctors withdrew their blockade at Dhaka’s Shahbagh this afternoon after seven hours
22 December 2024, 13:12 PM

150 broadcast journos lost jobs this year

Throughout this year, over 150 broadcast journalists lost their jobs, said a survey by Broadcast Journalist Centre (BJC) released yesterday
21 December 2024, 18:55 PM

Road killing at 300 feet: Buet students demand unbiased probe, justice

Students of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) held a demonstration today, demanding justice for their fellow student Mohtassim Masud, who was killed in a road accident on the Purbachal Expressway yesterday
21 December 2024, 14:15 PM

Reviving caretaker govt system reflects people’s expectations: Shahdeen Malik

'It will pave the way for a more democratic Bangladesh,' said the constitution expert
17 December 2024, 14:18 PM

Bangladesh far from achieving equality

Says Rizwana at MJF event, blames lack of true democracy
15 December 2024, 16:23 PM

Secularism key to an inclusive Bangladesh

Says speakers at a discussion organised by Minority Unity Forum
14 December 2024, 19:40 PM