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Amnesty expresses concern over Meghna Alam's detention

The statement said as per media reports, Meghna's detention was shrouded in secrecy, and was allegedly carried out without a warrant, which are considered to be an alarming violation of procedural safeguards

2d ago

‘Make TNZ pay our wages’

Emotions ran high. Exhaustion was evident on their faces.

2w ago

Locals in Chattogram block road demanding relocation of wild elephants

A large number of residents from Chattogram's Karnaphuli upazila blocked the PAB road for six hours today, demanding the relocation of wild elephants from the area

2w ago

US religious freedom panel urges sanctions against India's R&AW

The report also said that religious freedom in Bangladesh has declined

2w ago

Yunus calls for social movement against misogyny

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today stressed the need for a social movement against misogyny and prejudiced attitudes towards women

2w ago

SAJIDA fires employee for harassing Sabnam Faria on Facebook

'They have set an example by their actions, showing how every organisation and individual can play a role in preventing violence against women,' says Sabnam Faria

3w ago

Press freedom meaningless without accountability: Mahfuj

Information Adviser Mahfuj Alam has said the independence of press is meaningless without its accountability to people

3w ago

Prioritise prudence over populism

Legal experts urge interim govt over rape law reforms

3w ago

Protests erupt over transfer of National ID services in Barishal

As part of a nationwide program, election officials and employees in Barishal staged a human chain and sit-in protest against the plan to transfer National Identification Card (NID) services from the Election Commission to a new statutory body

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Protests erupt as ‘JaiJai Din’ declaration revoked

The declaration of the daily 'JaiJai Din' has been revoked following an application by its former editor Shafik Rehman, sparking protests from the newspaper's current management and journalists

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On tour in Dinajpur, accused over clash in Dhaka

Two Chhatra Federation leaders accused over anti-rape protest clash claim they were not even present there

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Malnutrition reaches alarming levels: Unicef

Severe acute malnutrition in the Rohingya refugee camps has surged by 27 percent in February this year compared to the same period last year, pushing more children into life-threatening hunger, Unicef said in a statement yesterday.

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Protecting women, children: Fulfil your promises fast

International NGOs operating in Bangladesh, including ActionAid, Oxfam, Plan International, and Save the Children, have expressed serious concern over the recent surge in incidents of rape, sexual harassment, and violence against women, girls, and children across the country.

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Torch procession at DU protesting incidents of rape, violence against women

The protesters, claiming themselves to be members of 'progressive society', called for a mass procession

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BSF killed 305 Bangladeshis in 10yrs: HRSS

At least 305 Bangladeshis were killed and 282 more injured along the Bangladesh-India border by Indian Border Security Force (BSF) personnel in the last 10 years, according to the Human Rights Support Society (HRSS).

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Article 19 urges govt to protect journalists, amend repressive laws

In a statement issued yesterday, Article 19 said Bangladesh’s media landscape faces significant challenges

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Teachers, students of Stamford University protest violence against women

At 11:00am, teachers, students, and staff gathered at the university’s Siddheshwari campus in Dhaka, organising a rally and demonstration at the Bot Tola area

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Violence against women: DU students hold demo at Raju Sculpture

Under the banner of the "Anti-Rape Platform," they began a protest rally at 7:30pm this evening

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