Human Rights

Remembering Barrister Abdur Razzaq

He was a man of principle who was never afraid to speak truth.

The National Human Rights Commission also requires reform

The NHRC has historically had glaring shortcomings in fulfilling its function.

Signs of hope emerge for human rights and fairness

Do you wonder if the world is crumbling before your eyes?

2024 The year that was / 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.

Beyond tokenism

People with disabilities in Bangladesh face deep social and political exclusion.

India’s ‘concern’ over Bangladesh’s internal affairs and beyond

Bangladesh-India tensions rise as religious minority issues and democracy are scrutinised.

16 Days of Activism / Piercing the invisibility of violence against Adibashi women

Recent violence in Bangladesh highlights systemic oppression against Indigenous women.

World Freedom Day / Freedom is more than the absence of oppression

Dissent in Bangladesh has been met with hostility, with individuals being labelled as traitors or enemies of the state for expressing opposing views.

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

May 29, 2025
May 29, 2025

Remembering Barrister Abdur Razzaq

He was a man of principle who was never afraid to speak truth.

May 26, 2025
May 26, 2025

The National Human Rights Commission also requires reform

The NHRC has historically had glaring shortcomings in fulfilling its function.

January 5, 2025
January 5, 2025

Signs of hope emerge for human rights and fairness

Do you wonder if the world is crumbling before your eyes?

January 1, 2025
January 1, 2025

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.

December 11, 2024
December 11, 2024

Beyond tokenism

People with disabilities in Bangladesh face deep social and political exclusion.

December 10, 2024
December 10, 2024

India’s ‘concern’ over Bangladesh’s internal affairs and beyond

Bangladesh-India tensions rise as religious minority issues and democracy are scrutinised.

December 2, 2024
December 2, 2024

Piercing the invisibility of violence against Adibashi women

Recent violence in Bangladesh highlights systemic oppression against Indigenous women.

November 9, 2024
November 9, 2024

Freedom is more than the absence of oppression

Dissent in Bangladesh has been met with hostility, with individuals being labelled as traitors or enemies of the state for expressing opposing views.

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

July 17, 2024
July 17, 2024

Rebel is a letter in red

Where voices unite, a chorus strong, / Demanding justice, righting wrong