Rajshahi private clinics, hospitals resume surgeries after 10 hrs

Private clinic and hospital owners in Rajshahi have resumed all medical surgeries this afternoon calling off a strike which they called over the ‘unilateral’ hike of fees by anesthesiologists
21 September 2023, 12:28 PM

Time has come for a female UN chief: PM

Sheikh Hasina says UN must lead by example to bring women in leadership positions
20 September 2023, 20:19 PM

Rajshahi private clinics, hospitals to suspend surgeries from today

Private clinic and hospital owners in Rajshahi have announced a suspension of all medical surgeries starting today (Thursday) in protest against the demand for an increased fee for anesthesiologists
20 September 2023, 19:22 PM

Conviction of Odhikar officials: Pro-BNP lawyers condemn BJSA statement on EP resolution

Bangladesh Jatiotabadi Ainjibi Forum, a body of pro-BNP lawyers, today condemned the statement of Bangladesh Judicial Service Association that has expressed concern about the European Parliament (EP) resolution on the human rights situation in Bangladesh, particularly in the case of Odhikar's Secretary Adilur Rahman Khan and Director ASM Nasiruddin Elan
19 September 2023, 15:19 PM

Pro-BNP lawyers protest 'instructed' verdict against Odhikar officials

Bangladesh Jatiotabadi Ainjibi Forum (BJAF), a body of pro-BNP lawyers, today protested the conviction of Odhikar Secretary Adilur Rahman Khan and its Director ASM Nasiruddin Elan
17 September 2023, 15:43 PM

Ensure civil society can work without fear of reprisals

European Union tells Bangladesh government
15 September 2023, 14:21 PM
15 September 2023, 12:52 PM

In-depth reforms a must: experts

Labour experts at an event yesterday proposed bringing all EPZs and Specialized Industrial Zones under the general Labour Act to eliminate disparities among workers.
14 September 2023, 18:00 PM

Read CSA before commenting

Says Momen as US, Amnesty Int’l express concern
14 September 2023, 16:58 PM

European Parliament concerned at Bangladesh's human rights situation

Expressing deep concern at the deteriorating human rights situation in Bangladesh, the European Parliament today called on the government to restore a safe and enabling environment for NGOs, human rights defenders, activists and religious minorities
14 September 2023, 14:29 PM

Conviction of Odhikar officials: US embassy expresses concern

The United States Embassy in Dhaka has expressed concern over the conviction of two officials of rights body Odhikar in an ICT Act case
14 September 2023, 12:48 PM

Jute mill workers stage demo for arrears in Khulna

Workers of privately owned jute mills in Khulna city demonstrated by blocking road and railway line for two hours today to press home their six-point demand, including payment of arrears and reopening of the closed jute mills
10 September 2023, 12:33 PM

Cyber Security Bill placed in JS

The much talked about Cyber Security Bill-2023 was placed in parliament today with non-bailable offences under its four sections
5 September 2023, 13:45 PM

Economic Association protests open letter favouring Prof Yunus

Bangladesh Economic Association (BEA) today protested the open letter issued by global figures calling for the suspension of judicial proceedings against Nobel Laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus
4 September 2023, 16:07 PM

Repressive provisions of DSA remain in CSA

Repressive provisions of the Digital Security Act remain in the draft Cyber Security Act. The new act only witnessed a change in its name and amendments to some of its provisions, said a Manabadhikar Shongskriti Foundation (MSF) report yesterday.
31 August 2023, 18:00 PM

Work environment in media not conducive towards women: Speakers

The workplace environment for media professionals is not particularly welcoming for women, and people do not have a full understanding of gender because they are not taught about it in school, speakers said in a roundtable today
31 August 2023, 17:16 PM

Want our fathers back

A decade has passed since  Hridi’s father, Parvej Reza, the then president of Paltan Thana Chhatra Dal, went missing without a trace. Year after year, on the occasion of International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances, the 12-year old participates in various events, demanding the return of her father.
30 August 2023, 18:00 PM

Amnesty calls for Khadija’s immediate release

Amnesty International called on Bangladeshi authorities to immediately and unconditionally release Khadijatul Kubra, who has been in jail for a year under the Digital Security Act (DSA) for hosting a webinar
28 August 2023, 13:20 PM

Speakers urge quick passage of Tobacco Control Act

Speakers at a programme today stressed the need for quick passage of the amendment to the Tobacco Control Act to protect the health of the country's people
26 August 2023, 15:58 PM

IFJ condemns assault on two journos

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) yesterday condemned the alleged assault on two journalists in separate events on August 21 by Bangladesh Chhatra League activists and urged authorities to launch an immediate investigation.
25 August 2023, 18:00 PM