Attacks on opposition marked the year

Over the past year, 9,248 people were arrested in 416 cases centring 400 political events conducted by BNP and like-minded parties, according to Manabadhikar Shongskriti Foundation (MSF).
31 December 2023, 18:00 PM
23 December 2023, 14:17 PM

How to take care of stray animals this winter

While stray animals are seen all over Bangladesh and their suffering continues across the calendar, winter is an especially difficult time for them. For both cats and dogs, early winter is when the breeding season starts, and by mid winter, litters of kittens and puppies become a common sight on the roads
23 December 2023, 13:27 PM

Non-cadre aspirants stage sit-in in front of PSC

The 43rd BCS result aspirants have formed a human chain and staged a sit-in program in front of the Public Service Commission (PSC) demanding the re-publication of the non-cadre circular of 43rd BCS increasing the number of non-cadre posts
21 December 2023, 16:37 PM

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.
19 December 2023, 18:00 PM

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
18 December 2023, 17:46 PM

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.
17 December 2023, 18:00 PM

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.
17 December 2023, 18:00 PM

Why policy shouldn’t be enacted for them?

HC on children living in condemned cells with mothers
17 December 2023, 16:10 PM

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.
15 December 2023, 18:00 PM

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.
10 December 2023, 18:00 PM

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.
9 December 2023, 18:00 PM

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.
9 December 2023, 18:00 PM
9 December 2023, 16:58 PM

Int'l Human Rights Day tomorrow: President, PM issue messages

The International Human Rights Day will be observed in the country tomorrow
9 December 2023, 12:02 PM

JU students demand justice for peer’s death in road accident

A section of current and former students of Jahangirnagar University today held a human chain demanding road safety and justice for Rubel Parvez, an ex-student who died in a road accident yesterday
8 December 2023, 11:14 AM

Preventing child marriage: Coordination between govt, private sector a must

'Prevention of early marriage is key to achieve equal gender participation by 2030. Efforts are necessary to ensure services in every district through the 109 helpline,' says women's affairs DG
7 December 2023, 13:08 PM

Trauma-informed services crucial to empower gender-based violence survivors

Survivor-centred and trauma-informed services are crucial to empower gender-based violence survivors, according to a UN study
7 December 2023, 13:08 PM

Labour Issues: Bangladesh’s duty access to EU in jeopardy

Bangladesh’s continued eligibility to duty preferences to the EU, its largest export destination, has come under question because of the labour rights situation.
30 November 2023, 18:00 PM
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