freedom of speech

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

To protect free speech, get rid of oppressive laws like the CSA

Bangladesh must repeal the CSA to safeguard the rights of its citizens.

When rule of (no) law reigns supreme

A narrative from both the government and some mass media outlets promotes a version of events that is far detached from the reality experienced

You Saved Julian Assange

Let us take a lesson from the courageous men and women who took to the streets for 14 years to save Julian.

Column by Mahfuz Anam: What constitutes hurting religious sentiments?

The issue of religious tolerance have become a matter of great concern as we see a global rise in narrow-mindedness, prejudice and hatred.

Silencing the critic: The cost of stifling voices in the name of authority

Would we, in today's Bangladesh, have subjected Quamrul Hassan to imprisonment for employing his art to critique the current political culture?

Voices in captivity

To justify the restrictions, governments run a fear factory.

Are we listening to the young voices?

Lack of interest among young voters serves as a wake-up call

Has DU admin turned into a PR agency for the ruling party?

One can argue that DU has lost its inherent structural identity and characteristics as a democratic and free institution for learning and research

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

August 23, 2024
August 23, 2024

To protect free speech, get rid of oppressive laws like the CSA

Bangladesh must repeal the CSA to safeguard the rights of its citizens.

August 3, 2024
August 3, 2024

When rule of (no) law reigns supreme

A narrative from both the government and some mass media outlets promotes a version of events that is far detached from the reality experienced

June 27, 2024
June 27, 2024

You Saved Julian Assange

Let us take a lesson from the courageous men and women who took to the streets for 14 years to save Julian.

May 17, 2024
May 17, 2024

Column by Mahfuz Anam: What constitutes hurting religious sentiments?

The issue of religious tolerance have become a matter of great concern as we see a global rise in narrow-mindedness, prejudice and hatred.

February 29, 2024
February 29, 2024

Silencing the critic: The cost of stifling voices in the name of authority

Would we, in today's Bangladesh, have subjected Quamrul Hassan to imprisonment for employing his art to critique the current political culture?

February 24, 2024
February 24, 2024

Voices in captivity

To justify the restrictions, governments run a fear factory.

January 8, 2024
January 8, 2024

Are we listening to the young voices?

Lack of interest among young voters serves as a wake-up call

January 2, 2024
January 2, 2024

Has DU admin turned into a PR agency for the ruling party?

One can argue that DU has lost its inherent structural identity and characteristics as a democratic and free institution for learning and research

November 18, 2023
November 18, 2023

Why is our youth too scared to speak out?

Government must protect their rights and invest in their prospects