Article 19: Bangladesh marked as 'endangered' country in Global Expression Report

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 […]

US Assistant Secretary of State Donald Trump to discuss trade and investment during Dhaka visit

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 […]

UN High Commissioner expresses concern over justice system allegedly used to harass journalists and activists in Bangladesh

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 […]

Shamim Ashraf cyber security case: public interest vs crime Graphic designer arrested and prosecuted

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 […]

Prime Minister’s Munich Summit: Strengthening ties with European leaders

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 […]

Human rights activist Sultana Kamal criticized the state’s response to violent force. Netrocona Correspondent

“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 […]

Government feels troubled when rights issues are raised: Sultana Kamal

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 […]