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Rights

'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

1h ago

Suspension of accreditation cards a threat to free press

Says it poses threat, obstacle to independent journalism

23h ago

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

3d ago

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-

3d ago

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

1w ago

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

1w ago

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

1w ago

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

'It will pave the way for a more democratic Bangladesh,' said the constitution expert

1w ago

Bangladesh far from achieving equality

Says Rizwana at MJF event, blames lack of true democracy

2w ago

Secularism key to an inclusive Bangladesh

Says speakers at a discussion organised by Minority Unity Forum

2w ago

SSC exam on Boisabi!

CHT students demand rescheduling of exams

2w ago

Chief adviser urges women to come forward to build new Bangladesh

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today urged the country’s women to come forward in materialising the dream of building a new Bangladesh

2w ago

'Justice first, elections later'

Says Jatiyo Nagorik Committee at Mayer Daak event marking International Human Rights Day

2w ago

An endless wait for justice for rape victims and survivors

Nine years have passed since Sohagi Jahan Tonu was raped and murdered inside the restricted Cumilla Cantonment on March 20, 2016. The case filed for her murder was supposed to be resolved within 180 days. However, nine years on and there has been no significant progress.

2w ago

Risks to gender-based diversity intensified post Aug 5: Iftekharuzzaman

Risks to gender-based diversity in the country have increased since August 5, said Iftekharuzzaman, executive director of Transparency International Bangladesh, at an event today

3w ago

Apex court upholds HC order staying appointments of 6,531 primary teachers

The apex court also asked the HC to hear and dispose of by January 25 next year its previous rule

3w ago

Environment for free expression a must

Prothom Alo Editor Matiur Rahman yesterday said significant reforms are needed in the state administration.

3w ago