MJF demands swift action over reported rape, killing of child in Jamalpur

Urges stronger preventive safeguarding measures for women and children
15 September 2026

Miraj Sheikh’s family will not be denied justice: Law minister

Md Asaduzzaman says authorities are investigating the fisherman’s alleged enforced disappearance with priority and caution
15 September 2026

52 eminent citizens raise concern over new CHT committees

Joint statement urges reconstitution of the committees and full implementation of the Chattogram Hill Tracts Accord
14 September 2026

Cyber Protection Act draft more regressive than DSA: Tech Global Institute

Draft criminalises online expression, permits pre-trial detention, it says
12 September 2026

TIB warns draft cyber law could enable unchecked surveillance and repression

Organisation flags vague offences, non-bailable provisions and broad powers for a government-controlled council
11 September 2026

Experts urge repeal of colonial-era suicide attempt law

Speakers at Dhaka University vigil urge scrapping Section 309 of the Penal Code and expanding suicide-prevention support nationwide
10 September 2026

Changing Rab’s name alone won’t bring institutional reform: TIB

Organisation calls for vetting of personnel, civilian oversight and tighter limits on use of force
6 September 2026

TIB raises concerns over independence of proposed rights bills

Investigation authority effectively remains in the 'hands of the accused', says Iftekharuzzaman
3 September 2026

BFUJ, DUJ rally for immediate formation of 10th Wage Board for journalists

Journalist leaders also demand an interim dearness allowance, citing rising living costs and delays in implementing wage board provisions
3 September 2026

JnU students protest proposed eviction of Mitford Sweeper Colony residents

Demonstrators say sanitation workers and their families must be resettled before development proceeds
2 September 2026

SZMCH intern doctors continue strike following assault after patient’s death

Six of seven named accused arrested; doctors demand arrest of ‘prime accused’
2 September 2026

Journos, rights defenders need stronger protection: speakers

A seminar, titled “Referral Pathway for Journalists and Human Rights Defenders in Bangladesh”, was held at a city hotel
31 August 2026

Tk 45.16cr project in Bandarban: Official blocks RTI application

DPHE staff say executive engineer instructed them not to accept applications in his absence
31 August 2026

Enforced disappearance victims march towards parliament

Jamaat-led 11-party alliance leaders join rally; victims demand law against enforced disappearances
30 August 2026

‘No one can be a judge in their own case’

Rights groups and victims of enforced disappearance yesterday called for amendments to Sections 14(3) and 32 and repeal of Section 21 of the proposed Enforced Disappearance Prevention and Redress Act, 2026.
30 August 2026

‘No one will rent a home to us because we are sweepers. Where will we go?’

Mitford sanitation workers say their families have lived in the hospital quarters for generations as an August 30 eviction deadline approaches
27 August 2026

Myanmar rights crisis hits new low, Rohingya among worst affected: UN

Report paints a picture of torture, forced labour, criminal economies and environmental destruction across the country
25 August 2026

State minister’s response to citizenship question echoes ousted regime’s ‘shoot the messenger’ approach: TIB

Anti-graft watchdog urges govt to disclose Humaiun Kobir’s citizenship status, says his technocrat appointment would be unconstitutional if he retained foreign citizenship when taking office
25 August 2026

BJIM says Humaiun Kobir ‘ridiculed’ journalists instead of answering citizenship question

Journalists’ group condemns state minister’s remarks as ‘unprofessional’ and warns they could discourage scrutiny of govt officials
24 August 2026

Rohingya crisis needs renewed global attention: Human Concern

HCI delegation stresses quality education, skills development for refugees during visit to Camp-4 in Cox’s Bazar
24 August 2026