discrimination

The many faces of inequality in Bangladesh

Issues of fundamental human rights violations, the destruction of social justice, and unjust biases remain central to inequalities and discrimination.

#Perspective / Stars shine bright, but who’s keeping the lights on? Meet the unsung heroes of entertainment

The world of entertainment certainly looks alluring. But have you wondered about the people who work day and night to keep the magic alive? Here, stars easily garner the lion’s share of praise and visibility. However, the essential contributions of background artists frequently remain overlooked.

BOOK REVIEW: NONFICTION / A multidimensional look at the impacts of Islamophobia around the world

This book is an incredibly informative and well-researched introductory book for understanding the construction of Islamophobia in the West and its impacts on Muslims across the globe.

Review: Nonfiction / Tech bias: not a glitch, but a structural problem

With statistics backing her up, Broussard does a stellar job of portraying this bias for the readers with stories from individuals who have faced such discrimination. The book opens with the story of Robert Julian-Borchak Williams who gets wrongfully identified by a police facial recognition technology and gets taken into custody.

Debate Over CJ: Vested quarter out to create tension

A vested quarter within the government is active to create communal division and tension as well as encourage discrimination using

Public university teachers threaten strike

The teachers of public universities across the country have threatened to go for a campus strike if their demands regarding the "discrimination" in the 8th national pay scale are not met by December 31.

EC’s 'gender-bias’ symbols are ‘ridiculous’: NHRC

Criticising the Election Commission for showing “discrimination” to women councillors in allocating electoral symbols, National Human Rights Commission Chairman Mizanur Rahman says the commission’s attitude is actually the reflection of the society, where discrimination is deeply rooted.

Editorial / Prompt and sensitive handling of rape cases

Rights organisations have been protesting the insensitivity and sometimes discrimination shown by law enforcers when dealing with cases of sexual assault and rape.

Failures in Cambodia RMG sector

Workers in Cambodia’s garment factories often experience discriminatory and exploitative labour conditions including dismissal by employer at will and poor government inspection and enforcement, making it difficult for the vast majority of whom are young women, to assert their rights

September 27, 2024
September 27, 2024

The many faces of inequality in Bangladesh

Issues of fundamental human rights violations, the destruction of social justice, and unjust biases remain central to inequalities and discrimination.

September 7, 2024
September 7, 2024

Stars shine bright, but who’s keeping the lights on? Meet the unsung heroes of entertainment

The world of entertainment certainly looks alluring. But have you wondered about the people who work day and night to keep the magic alive? Here, stars easily garner the lion’s share of praise and visibility. However, the essential contributions of background artists frequently remain overlooked.

December 4, 2023
December 4, 2023

A multidimensional look at the impacts of Islamophobia around the world

This book is an incredibly informative and well-researched introductory book for understanding the construction of Islamophobia in the West and its impacts on Muslims across the globe.

August 3, 2023
August 3, 2023

Tech bias: not a glitch, but a structural problem

With statistics backing her up, Broussard does a stellar job of portraying this bias for the readers with stories from individuals who have faced such discrimination. The book opens with the story of Robert Julian-Borchak Williams who gets wrongfully identified by a police facial recognition technology and gets taken into custody.

October 13, 2017
October 13, 2017

Debate Over CJ: Vested quarter out to create tension

A vested quarter within the government is active to create communal division and tension as well as encourage discrimination using

December 27, 2015
December 27, 2015

Public university teachers threaten strike

The teachers of public universities across the country have threatened to go for a campus strike if their demands regarding the "discrimination" in the 8th national pay scale are not met by December 31.

December 9, 2015
December 9, 2015

EC’s 'gender-bias’ symbols are ‘ridiculous’: NHRC

Criticising the Election Commission for showing “discrimination” to women councillors in allocating electoral symbols, National Human Rights Commission Chairman Mizanur Rahman says the commission’s attitude is actually the reflection of the society, where discrimination is deeply rooted.

May 27, 2015
May 27, 2015

Prompt and sensitive handling of rape cases

Rights organisations have been protesting the insensitivity and sometimes discrimination shown by law enforcers when dealing with cases of sexual assault and rape.

March 20, 2015
March 20, 2015

Failures in Cambodia RMG sector

Workers in Cambodia’s garment factories often experience discriminatory and exploitative labour conditions including dismissal by employer at will and poor government inspection and enforcement, making it difficult for the vast majority of whom are young women, to assert their rights