Rights
Revocation of accreditation cards worries Noab
The Newspaper Owners’ Association of Bangladesh (NOAB) yesterday expressed grave concern at the government’s decision to cancel accreditation cards of over one hundred journalists.
Tea workers demo for arrears
Hundreds of tea workers took to the streets in Sylhet yesterday, demanding immediate payment of unpaid wages and rations.
Revoking accreditation: BJIM voices concerns
Bangladeshi Journalists in International Media (BJIM) has raised concerns over the interim government's recent cancellation of press accreditation cards for 167 journalists, allegedly without clarifying why it took such action
Protect rights of all irrespective of their political beliefs: Amnesty
Referring to the foiled Awami League rally on Sunday, Amnesty International today urged authorities in Bangladesh to protect the rights of all people irrespective of their political beliefs
DUJ faction concerned over revoking accreditation of journos
A faction of Dhaka Union of Journalists (DUJ) yesterday expressed concern over government’s decision of revoking accreditation cards of over 200 journalists.
Freedom of press still under attack
Expressing deep concern, the Editors’ Council yesterday said that press freedom in the country is still under attack from certain quarters of society despite the interim government’s promises to uphold it.
117 women were victims of violence last month
At least 117 women and girls across the country were victims of violence in October, according to the Human Rights Support Society (HRSS).
Perpetrators of July-August violence will be excluded from constitutional reform process: Ali Riaz
Head of the Constitution Reform Commission Prof Ali Riaz yesterday said individuals, organisations, institutions or parties who were actively involved in the killings during the July-August student uprising will not be included in the constitutional reform process
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