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UN to support Bangladesh reforms
UN Resident Coordinator Gwyn Lewis tells Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus
UN chief says six colleagues killed in Israel strike on Gaza school
UNRWA called it the highest death toll among its staff in a single incident.
UN rights chief calls on states to challenge Israel over occupation
He cited an opinion released by the UN top court in July that called Israel's occupation illegal and said this situation must be "comprehensively addressed". Israel has rejected the opinion.
Are multilateral financial institutions doing enough to ensure climate justice?
She alleges that the development paradigm still reflects the colonial framework of power relationships.
Human Rights Day / Democracy is in distress
Can democracy and development survive this onslaught on human rights and the rule of law?
National election / UN urges all against violence, harassment
The United Nations has reiterated the call for “free and fair” elections in Bangladesh and urged against harassment and violence in the run-up to the national election
Live updates / Israel agrees to US request to delay Gaza invasion
The latest coverage on the Israel-Hamas war as the stories unfold
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?
We should ratify the high seas treaty
Situated in a region with extensive maritime boundaries and diverse marine ecosystems, Bangladesh stands to gain immense benefits from this agreement. By becoming a party to the treaty, the country can play a pivotal role in global efforts to address critical challenges such as overfishing, marine biodiversity loss, and habitat degradation in areas beyond national jurisdictions.
UN to support Bangladesh reforms
UN Resident Coordinator Gwyn Lewis tells Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus
UN chief says six colleagues killed in Israel strike on Gaza school
UNRWA called it the highest death toll among its staff in a single incident.
UN rights chief calls on states to challenge Israel over occupation
He cited an opinion released by the UN top court in July that called Israel's occupation illegal and said this situation must be "comprehensively addressed". Israel has rejected the opinion.
Are multilateral financial institutions doing enough to ensure climate justice?
She alleges that the development paradigm still reflects the colonial framework of power relationships.
Democracy is in distress
Can democracy and development survive this onslaught on human rights and the rule of law?
UN urges all against violence, harassment
The United Nations has reiterated the call for “free and fair” elections in Bangladesh and urged against harassment and violence in the run-up to the national election
Israel agrees to US request to delay Gaza invasion
The latest coverage on the Israel-Hamas war as the stories unfold
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?
We should ratify the high seas treaty
Situated in a region with extensive maritime boundaries and diverse marine ecosystems, Bangladesh stands to gain immense benefits from this agreement. By becoming a party to the treaty, the country can play a pivotal role in global efforts to address critical challenges such as overfishing, marine biodiversity loss, and habitat degradation in areas beyond national jurisdictions.
Suspend use of DSA immediately: UN rights chief
Amid growing criticism over the arrest of a Prothom Alo reporter under the Digital Security Act, the United Nations Human Rights chief yesterday called upon Bangladesh to immediately suspend the application of the contentious law.