Human Rights
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
POETRY / Rebel is a letter in red
Where voices unite, a chorus strong, / Demanding justice, righting wrong
My beloved country cannot be bloodied like this: Shakib Khan
Following violent clashes between student protesters and Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists at different public universities around the country, celebrities have voiced their support for the quota reform movement. The July 15 incident left approximately 300 people injured, including female students and BCL members. As of July 17 (3:00pm), six fatalities have been reported due to the ongoing unrest.
Address, not dismiss, human rights violations
ASK report paints disturbing picture of first six months of 2024
How will Bangladesh keep on sheltering the Rohingya?
The diminishing funds allocated for the Rohingya crisis are placing an immense financial burden on Bangladesh, forcing the country to resort to borrowing for the refugees’ well-being.
Children of incarcerated mothers / Prisoners without committing any crimes
The regulations for children of incarcerated mothers in Bangladesh are inadequate and/or not being implemented.
‘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.
Prison is no place for babies
There must be a better way of taking care of convicts’ babies in prison
Do human rights exist only to be trampled?
Governments must make sincere commitments to uphold them
A damning report card for the NHRC
If the NHRC cannot investigate allegations of abuses committed by law enforcement agents and if it cannot hold the government accountable, what is the point of having such a commission?
Assange may be in the dock, but it is journalism that’s on trial
The case against him and WikiLeaks is much more important for what it might entail for press freedom itself.
We must radically reimagine girls’ rights
Even in 2023, there are a number of very basic rights that Bangladeshi girls don't have.
Odhikar duo’s convictions are regrettable
Odhikar has been diligently documenting all kinds of violations of human rights by both state agencies and non-state actors since 1994.
What will Bangladesh's defence be at the upcoming UPR?
How is this UN review of utmost importance as far as the state of human rights in Bangladesh is concerned? What could we reasonably expect from this political exercise?
Investment in children will give lifelong returns
The proportion of the budget allocated to children-focused programmes does not fully address the magnitude of the challenges.
Lost childhood, wasted potential: We must put an end to child labour
The issue of child labour in Bangladesh is complex and deeply entrenched, but it is not insurmountable.
Why are human rights defenders being targeted?
The state must protect their rights unconditionally
Investigate Alal’s custodial death
Those responsible must pay for their crime