Rights
Attack on Puja Mandap: Protesters block road in Tanti Bazar, demand arrest of attackers
A group of protesters staged a demonstration in Tanti Bazar area of Old Dhaka this afternoon by blocking a road for two hours, demanding the arrest of those who attacked at a Puja Mandap there yesterday
Patients suffer as nurses go on work abstention in Dhaka, Ctg
Patients suffered as nurses, midwives, nursing students and teachers demonstrated in Dhaka and Chattogram today for four hours, demanding reforms in the nursing and midwifery sectors
Take decisive action to halt all mob violence: JMBF
JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) has expressed grave concern and alarm over the sharp rise in mob violence and mob killings in Bangladesh..JMBF an independent non-profit, human rights organisation called the interim government, which took charge after a mass uprising ousted the Aw
Educational institutions: MJF concerned over lack of security for girls
Citing the recent alleged rape of a class seven student in Khagrachhari by a teacher, Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF) has expressed deep concern over the lack of security and safety for girls in educational institutions
NGOs want recognition for contribution to Bangladesh’s development: Debapriya
Non-government organisation's have asked to be recognised for their contributions to the country's development, said Dr Debapriya Bhattacharya, chief of the white paper committee on Bangladesh's economy, today
Form rights commission for women
Nari Sanghati, a women’s welfare organisation, yesterday demanded the formation of a women’s rights commission to ensure equality, justice, and security for women in all spheres of life.
MSF urges govt action against vandalism, arson attacks on shrines
The Manabadhikar Shongskriti Foundation (MSF) has called on the government to take immediate action against a series of arson attacks and incidents of vandalism across the country, including recent incidents at Lalon Anand Dham in Faridpur and shrines in Savar and Kushtia
CSA will be amended, not struck down
The government will abolish laws that go against the right to information and will amend the Cyber Security Act, Law Adviser Prof Asif Nazrul said yesterday.
Primary Teacher Coordination Council demands 10th grade
The Primary Teacher Coordination Council has demanded the elevation of primary assistant teachers to the 10th grade and 100 percent departmental promotions to address discrimination
Violence in CHT: Protest rally held in front of UN HQ
Amid growing tension, the indigenous diaspora from the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) organised a protest rally in front of the UN headquarters where the United Nations General Assembly is being held on September 24
RMG workers block roads in Ctg over unpaid wages
Workers from two garment factories in Chattogram blocked roads in separate areas of the port city today for an hour, demanding their unpaid wages
Media reforms commission likely next week
A mass media reforms commission could be announced next week, hoped Information and Broadcasting Adviser Md Nahid Islam yesterday.
Tk 25,000 Minimum Wage: Some RMG workers resume protests
Following over two weeks of worker unrest that had only recently subsided, some garment workers resumed protests today, demanding a minimum wage of Tk 25,000
National Hindu alliance places 4-point demand ahead of Durga Puja
The Bangladesh National Hindu Alliance has voiced four key demands, including a three-day public holiday, in anticipation of the upcoming Durga Puja
CJA expresses concern over arrest of journalist Shyamal Dutta
The Commonwealth Journalists Association (CJA) today voiced concern over the arrest of Shyamal Dutta, editor of “Bhorer Kagoj” and CJA vice president, and other journalists on “what appears to be trumped up charges of murder”
UN fact-finding team calls for first-hand info on human rights violations
At the invitation of the interim government, a UN Human Rights Office fact-finding team is conducting an independent investigation into alleged human rights violations centring the student-led protests and its fallout
Boeing workers strike after rejecting contract
Thousands of Boeing factory workers in the United States walked off the job Friday after voting overwhelmingly to reject a contract with the embattled aviation giant, its first strike in 16 years
Kicked out one fascist, not to make room for another: Sarjis
The coordinators of the anti-discrimination student movement held rallies in Tangail and Cox's Bazar today as part of their nationwide campaign.