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Rights

Reinstate 321 dismissed trainee SIs: Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council

Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council today demanded the reinstatement of 321 trainee sub-inspectors (SIs) from the 40th Outside Cadet batch who were dismissed for allegedly breaches of discipline

3d ago

Regulating online hate speech 'not censorship': UN rights chief

Instead, Meta platforms including Facebook and Instagram, 'would use community notes similar to X (formerly Twitter), starting in the US'

5d ago

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.

2w ago

'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

2w ago

Suspension of accreditation cards a threat to free press

Says it poses threat, obstacle to independent journalism

2w 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

2w 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-

2w 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

3w 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

3w 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

3w 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

4w ago

Bangladesh far from achieving equality

Says Rizwana at MJF event, blames lack of true democracy

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Secularism key to an inclusive Bangladesh

Says speakers at a discussion organised by Minority Unity Forum

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SSC exam on Boisabi!

CHT students demand rescheduling of exams

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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

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'Justice first, elections later'

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

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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.

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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

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