freedom of speech and expression

The hurdles to academic freedom in Bangladesh

In the current Bangladeshi scenario, even core academic and intramural speeches are not well protected by the constitutional regime.

‘Human rights obligations are not an imposition from the outside’

UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Opinion and Expression Irene Khan speaks with The Daily Star about the recent general election, shrinking space for dissent, and the pressing need to address human rights concerns in Bangladesh.

The unfinished struggle for a democratic, egalitarian state

We don’t worry about freeing everyone anymore; we only think of ourselves.

April 7, 2024
April 7, 2024

The hurdles to academic freedom in Bangladesh

In the current Bangladeshi scenario, even core academic and intramural speeches are not well protected by the constitutional regime.

January 13, 2024
January 13, 2024

‘Human rights obligations are not an imposition from the outside’

UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Opinion and Expression Irene Khan speaks with The Daily Star about the recent general election, shrinking space for dissent, and the pressing need to address human rights concerns in Bangladesh.

December 16, 2023
December 16, 2023

The unfinished struggle for a democratic, egalitarian state

We don’t worry about freeing everyone anymore; we only think of ourselves.