Human Rights

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

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

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

July 17, 2024
July 17, 2024

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.

July 6, 2024
July 6, 2024

Address, not dismiss, human rights violations

ASK report paints disturbing picture of first six months of 2024

February 8, 2024
February 8, 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.