civil society

Lu’s visit: Old message, only louder

Secretary Lu’s visit, against these backgrounds, reiterated the message of the past year that the US would like to see a fair and inclusive election in Bangladesh and that it is concerned about the shrinking civic space.

UN rights chief’s visit: Conflicting expectations and a hope for positive change

UN human rights chief's visit to Dhaka revealed contrasting expectations on the part of the government and rights groups.

EU stresses need of vibrant civil society, raises rights concerns in Bangladesh

The European Union yesterday (May 20, 2022) stressed that a vibrant civil society is an important component of democracy, raised concerns on human rights situation in Bangladesh – in particular reports of alleged violation of rights – and emphasised the need to ensure accountability for such violations.

Is civil society fulfilling its duties?

Our civil society members nowadays appear to be suffering from confusion and hesitancy.

Civil society as the key to development

A strong civil society is simultaneously a precondition and outcome of a functioning and stable democracy. The United Nations recognises that development and democracy function best when civil society is permitted to flourish unhindered.

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF DEMOCRACY: Space for Civil Society / Civil society strengthens electoral democracy

Division of work among various institutions is an organisational imperative. However, the reality is that no institution in modern times is capable of discharging its assigned duties autonomously without the help and cooperation of a number of other institutions who have some interest in achieving common goals.

Ashraf slams civil society for ‘making student politics tough’

Awami League General Secretary Syed Ashraful Islam slams the civil society for “making student politics tough”.

ADDING VALUE TO POLITICS / Reflection on Bangladesh's democratic governance

It is high time for all of us to accept our own mistakes that led us to the present state of play. Rather than transferring blame onto others, all the stakeholders must talk among themselves first, and then reinvigorate from within. Once we have done that, we can then take the next step to put a common agenda together and place it before the citizens for national consideration.

Ensure fair city polls, Sujan urges EC

Sushashoner Jonno Nagorik, a civil society platform working for good governance, urges the election office to take necessary steps to ensure free, fair and peaceful elections to Dhaka and Chittagong city corporations

January 19, 2023
January 19, 2023

Lu’s visit: Old message, only louder

Secretary Lu’s visit, against these backgrounds, reiterated the message of the past year that the US would like to see a fair and inclusive election in Bangladesh and that it is concerned about the shrinking civic space.

August 20, 2022
August 20, 2022

UN rights chief’s visit: Conflicting expectations and a hope for positive change

UN human rights chief's visit to Dhaka revealed contrasting expectations on the part of the government and rights groups.

May 21, 2022
May 21, 2022

EU stresses need of vibrant civil society, raises rights concerns in Bangladesh

The European Union yesterday (May 20, 2022) stressed that a vibrant civil society is an important component of democracy, raised concerns on human rights situation in Bangladesh – in particular reports of alleged violation of rights – and emphasised the need to ensure accountability for such violations.

August 3, 2017
August 3, 2017

Is civil society fulfilling its duties?

Our civil society members nowadays appear to be suffering from confusion and hesitancy.

September 15, 2015
September 15, 2015

Civil society strengthens electoral democracy

Division of work among various institutions is an organisational imperative. However, the reality is that no institution in modern times is capable of discharging its assigned duties autonomously without the help and cooperation of a number of other institutions who have some interest in achieving common goals.

September 15, 2015
September 15, 2015

Civil society as the key to development

A strong civil society is simultaneously a precondition and outcome of a functioning and stable democracy. The United Nations recognises that development and democracy function best when civil society is permitted to flourish unhindered.

August 9, 2015
August 9, 2015

Ashraf slams civil society for ‘making student politics tough’

Awami League General Secretary Syed Ashraful Islam slams the civil society for “making student politics tough”.

July 30, 2015
July 30, 2015

Reflection on Bangladesh's democratic governance

It is high time for all of us to accept our own mistakes that led us to the present state of play. Rather than transferring blame onto others, all the stakeholders must talk among themselves first, and then reinvigorate from within. Once we have done that, we can then take the next step to put a common agenda together and place it before the citizens for national consideration.

March 21, 2015
March 21, 2015

Ensure fair city polls, Sujan urges EC

Sushashoner Jonno Nagorik, a civil society platform working for good governance, urges the election office to take necessary steps to ensure free, fair and peaceful elections to Dhaka and Chittagong city corporations