In the report, the global rights organization rated countries on a 100-point scale and classified them into five categories – crisis (0-19), highly restricted (20-39), restricted (40-59), less restricted (60 -) 79), and open (80-100). The situation of Bangladesh's expression is quite serious, not only in the global perspective but also in South Asia. Neighboring […]
prothom hello , In recent years, China's influence has been increasing around the world including South Asia. Such a phenomenon was reflected in the recent elections in Maldives. After signing the Belt and Road Initiative BRI agreement, China is now keen to sign the Global Development Initiative GDI and Global Security Initiative GSI with Bangladesh. […]
US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Trump is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka on Tuesday on a three-day visit. He will discuss trade and investment, security, climate change, citizens' rights and other priority issues with government officials and other non-government stakeholders. Diplomatic sources said Donald Lu is scheduled to […]
In a media release, the High Commissioner said, “I am concerned by allegations that the justice system is being used to harass human rights lawyers, journalists and civil society leaders. I encourage the investigation of alleged enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings in line with international standards. Volker Turk said. “In Bangladesh, I am concerned that […]
How can posters like 'City dwellers want servers, not exploiters' or 'Why are people burdened with withholding tax' become defamatory for anyone? There is no law in the country prohibiting putting up posters on civic issues and concerns. Raising voice on these issues of public interest cannot be considered a crime. It is alleged that […]
After this the judge asked the girl again, “Look behind you. Do you want to marry that old man with the white beard?” Instead of looking at the accused, the girl looked at her sister. Then some women present in the court said, “How is it possible to marry such a man!” Addressing the victim, […]
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (left) and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina meet on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference (MSC) at the Bayerischer Hof Hotel in Munich, southern Germany, on February 17, 2024. The 60th Munich Security Conference (MSC) will be held from 16 to 18 February, 2024.AFP
External Affairs Ministry officials told this correspondent that the theme of this year’s Munich Security Conference revolves around four main issues. These include global security challenges, international structures, regional conflicts and the importance of Europe in the world. Under global security challenges, the discussion will include topics like climate security, technological security and conflict in […]
prothom hello , The case of seven murders came into limelight and the government took action. But some incidents do not come to light and then no action is taken. anisul haq: There have not been many incidents that have received this much attention and therefore have not made headlines. And when we started paying […]
“Many development activities including Metrorail, Padma Bridge, Karnaphuli Tunnel are going on across the country. But the poor cannot use them. They are doing this only for themselves and claiming that massive development is taking place,” said the former advisor to the caretaker government. Sultana Kamal also said, “The Prime Minister says, ‘Commodity prices are […]
Anisul Haq was talking to journalists when he reached the Secretariat on Sunday after taking charge of the Law Ministry for the third term. At that time a journalist asked the Law Minister about the statement issued by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. In response, referring to the violence that took place […]
Anyway the elections are over. All said and done, we can still have some hope. For example, the head of the ruling party, Honorable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, said during her election campaign, “Look at us with forgiveness.” She will improve. We can hope that they will assess their mistakes and not just through the […]
Amnesty International has released a 10-point human rights charter ahead of the upcoming national elections and urged all contesting political parties to ensure that the protection and promotion of human rights is a core part of their plans for the country. With a concise 10-point agenda, the rights organization highlighted obligations in accordance with the […]
“I will continue to serve the people of Bangladesh and the social business movement to the best of my ability,” he said in the statement. As my lawyers have convincingly argued in court, this decision against me flies in the face of all legal precedent and logic. I call on the Bangladeshi people to speak […]
Sultana Kamal, Founding President of the Human Rights Shongskrit Foundation (MSF), chaired the press conference titled ‘Situation of Human Rights in Bangladesh: MSF Overview’. Looking ahead to 2023, he said the State has the responsibility to respect, protect and implement human rights. But over the past year he has shied away from accountability, instead reacting […]