Rights

Rights

Nationalisation demand: Ebtedayee madrasa teachers end sit-in after govt assurance

Teachers of independent Ebtedayee madrasas -- primary level educational institutions under madrasa board -- ended their sit-in protest yesterday after the government announced plans to nationalise all registered institutions.

2d ago

Complaint filed with UN over jailed Bangladeshi journos

More than 150 days have passed since their arrests. The couple were sent to jail in connection with a case filed over the death of a garment worker Rubel during the student-led protests

5d ago

Bhorer Kagoj closure: Journos, staffers stage protests

At the demonstration, the journalists spoke out against the management's action and alleged financial irregularities

5d ago

Civil Society Organisations express concern over bureaucratic barriers

Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) today voiced concern over bureaucratic barriers that hinder an enabling environment for them in the country including difficulties in releasing and getting funds

1w ago

Dinajpur demo in protest against attack on the indigenous in Dhaka

People from the indigenous communities in Dinajpur demonstrated today, demanding justice for protesters who were attacked in Dhaka on January 15.

1w ago

Hasina regime silenced media

Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam yesterday said steps must be taken to ensure that no one can directly interfere with the media in the future like it was done during the ousted Sheikh Hasina government.

1w ago

Human chain demands coastal protection

A human chain was formed in Barguna's Bihanga Island, adjacent to the Baleshwar River in the Sundarbans, today, demanding the modernisation of the Forest Department, an increase in manpower, exemplary punishment for forest destroyers, prevention of harassment of innocent people, and the protection of Bihanga Island and the coastal region

1w ago

‘Reckless, undemocratic’

500 citizens protest NCTB’s decision to remove ‘adivasi’ graffiti from textbooks

2w ago

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

2w 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'

2w ago

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.

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'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

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Suspension of accreditation cards a threat to free press

Says it poses threat, obstacle to independent journalism

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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

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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-

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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

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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

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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

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