Torch procession at DU demanding justice for rape

They observed a one-minute silence, holding candles, to mourn the death of the 8-year-old rape victim in Magura
13 March 2025, 15:23 PM

Protests erupt over transfer of National ID services in Barishal

As part of a nationwide program, election officials and employees in Barishal staged a human chain and sit-in protest against the plan to transfer National Identification Card (NID) services from the Election Commission to a new statutory body
13 March 2025, 14:19 PM

Protests erupt as ‘JaiJai Din’ declaration revoked

The declaration of the daily 'JaiJai Din' has been revoked following an application by its former editor Shafik Rehman, sparking protests from the newspaper's current management and journalists
12 March 2025, 18:11 PM

On tour in Dinajpur, accused over clash in Dhaka

Two Chhatra Federation leaders accused over anti-rape protest clash claim they were not even present there
12 March 2025, 14:00 PM

Malnutrition reaches alarming levels: Unicef

Severe acute malnutrition in the Rohingya refugee camps has surged by 27 percent in February this year compared to the same period last year, pushing more children into life-threatening hunger, Unicef said in a statement yesterday.
11 March 2025, 18:55 PM

Protecting women, children: Fulfil your promises fast

International NGOs operating in Bangladesh, including ActionAid, Oxfam, Plan International, and Save the Children, have expressed serious concern over the recent surge in incidents of rape, sexual harassment, and violence against women, girls, and children across the country.
11 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Torch procession at DU protesting incidents of rape, violence against women

The protesters, claiming themselves to be members of 'progressive society', called for a mass procession
11 March 2025, 15:44 PM

BSF killed 305 Bangladeshis in 10yrs: HRSS

At least 305 Bangladeshis were killed and 282 more injured along the Bangladesh-India border by Indian Border Security Force (BSF) personnel in the last 10 years, according to the Human Rights Support Society (HRSS).
10 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Article 19 urges govt to protect journalists, amend repressive laws

In a statement issued yesterday, Article 19 said Bangladesh’s media landscape faces significant challenges
10 March 2025, 15:57 PM

Teachers, students of Stamford University protest violence against women

At 11:00am, teachers, students, and staff gathered at the university’s Siddheshwari campus in Dhaka, organising a rally and demonstration at the Bot Tola area
10 March 2025, 15:36 PM

Violence against women: DU students hold demo at Raju Sculpture

Under the banner of the "Anti-Rape Platform," they began a protest rally at 7:30pm this evening
9 March 2025, 15:28 PM

Protest erupts in DU over rising rape incidents

The demonstration, which began after midnight, was particularly focused on seeking the maximum punishment for the rapists of an eight-year-old child in Magura
8 March 2025, 20:23 PM

Unlocking women’s financial power

In Bangladesh, women remain largely excluded from financial services, and this disparity is a major barrier to their full participation in the country’s economic development
8 March 2025, 16:16 PM

UN calls for withdrawal of cases against journalists, rights defenders

'Withdraw all pending criminal cases lodged against journalists, lawyers, trade unionists, civil society activists and other human rights defenders in respect to the conduct protected by the international human rights law, including freedoms of expression and of peaceful assembly,' says the UN agency
7 March 2025, 19:38 PM

Biman to fly with an all female crew on Int'l Women's Day

The special flight to Bangkok will be commanded by Captain Anita and First Officer Tasnuva
7 March 2025, 19:22 PM

Student Federation slams govt's leniency over mob violence

In a statement sent to the press yesterday, the federation condemned the police attack on teachers protesting the cancellation of their primary appointments
7 March 2025, 19:12 PM

International Women’s Day: The picture of violence against women is grim

While International Women’s Day is a global celebration of women’s rights, equality, and empowerment, the statistics from Bangladesh on violence against women paint a troubling and stark reality.
7 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Gazipur District Jail: The inhumane reality for female inmates

The last time Shanto and Suman saw their mother, she was shivering in the cold, wrapped in a tattered blanket that barely covered her frail frame
7 March 2025, 18:00 PM

International women’s day 2025: For All Women And Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment

Despite decades of activism and progress, women in Bangladesh continue to face systemic barriers to equality, representation, and safety.
7 March 2025, 18:00 PM

‘Want to live freely, safely, and with dignity’

A group of women activists staged a silent demonstration yesterday in front of the National Parliament Building on Manik Mia Avenue, protesting against recent attacks, intimidation, and violence against women.
7 March 2025, 18:00 PM