Human Rights

Why the proposed NHRC amendment risks ineffectiveness

The previous decade of the NHRC’s experience demonstrates that it failed to exercise its investigative powers.

Is humanity disintegrating, or is violence simply more visible?

Treat social media platforms as engineered environments, not inevitabilities to endure.

Remembering Barrister Abdur Razzaq

He was a man of principle who was never afraid to speak truth.

The National Human Rights Commission also requires reform

The NHRC has historically had glaring shortcomings in fulfilling its function.

Signs of hope emerge for human rights and fairness

Do you wonder if the world is crumbling before your eyes?

2024 The year that was / Rights situation worsened in 2024

The human rights situation in Bangladesh deteriorated in 2024, with widespread fear gripping the population, according to reports from three human rights organisations.

Beyond tokenism

People with disabilities in Bangladesh face deep social and political exclusion.

India’s ‘concern’ over Bangladesh’s internal affairs and beyond

Bangladesh-India tensions rise as religious minority issues and democracy are scrutinised.

16 Days of Activism / Piercing the invisibility of violence against Adibashi women

Recent violence in Bangladesh highlights systemic oppression against Indigenous women.

December 11, 2024
December 11, 2024

Beyond tokenism

People with disabilities in Bangladesh face deep social and political exclusion.

December 10, 2024
December 10, 2024

India’s ‘concern’ over Bangladesh’s internal affairs and beyond

Bangladesh-India tensions rise as religious minority issues and democracy are scrutinised.

December 2, 2024
December 2, 2024

Piercing the invisibility of violence against Adibashi women

Recent violence in Bangladesh highlights systemic oppression against Indigenous women.

November 9, 2024
November 9, 2024

Freedom is more than the absence of oppression

Dissent in Bangladesh has been met with hostility, with individuals being labelled as traitors or enemies of the state for expressing opposing views.

September 26, 2024
September 26, 2024

Yunus reaffirms commitment to human rights, freedom of speech

In meeting with Bangladesh CA in NY, human rights orgs urge reforms in security sector, repeal of CSA

July 17, 2024
July 17, 2024

Rebel is a letter in red

Where voices unite, a chorus strong, / Demanding justice, righting wrong

July 17, 2024
July 17, 2024

My beloved country cannot be bloodied like this: Shakib Khan

Following violent clashes between student protesters and Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists at different public universities around the country, celebrities have voiced their support for the quota reform movement. The July 15 incident left approximately 300 people injured, including female students and BCL members. As of July 17 (3:00pm), six fatalities have been reported due to the ongoing unrest.

July 6, 2024
July 6, 2024

Address, not dismiss, human rights violations

ASK report paints disturbing picture of first six months of 2024

February 8, 2024
February 8, 2024

How will Bangladesh keep on sheltering the Rohingya?

The diminishing funds allocated for the Rohingya crisis are placing an immense financial burden on Bangladesh, forcing the country to resort to borrowing for the refugees’ well-being.

January 23, 2024
January 23, 2024

Prisoners without committing any crimes

The regulations for children of incarcerated mothers in Bangladesh are inadequate and/or not being implemented.