Do you wonder if the world is crumbling before your eyes?
The human rights situation in Bangladesh deteriorated in 2024, with widespread fear gripping the population, according to reports from three human rights organisations.
People with disabilities in Bangladesh face deep social and political exclusion.
Bangladesh-India tensions rise as religious minority issues and democracy are scrutinised.
Recent violence in Bangladesh highlights systemic oppression against Indigenous women.
Dissent in Bangladesh has been met with hostility, with individuals being labelled as traitors or enemies of the state for expressing opposing views.
In meeting with Bangladesh CA in NY, human rights orgs urge reforms in security sector, repeal of CSA
Where voices unite, a chorus strong, / Demanding justice, righting wrong
Following violent clashes between student protesters and Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists at different public universities around the country, celebrities have voiced their support for the quota reform movement. The July 15 incident left approximately 300 people injured, including female students and BCL members. As of July 17 (3:00pm), six fatalities have been reported due to the ongoing unrest.
The diminishing funds allocated for the Rohingya crisis are placing an immense financial burden on Bangladesh, forcing the country to resort to borrowing for the refugees’ well-being.
The regulations for children of incarcerated mothers in Bangladesh are inadequate and/or not being implemented.
UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Opinion and Expression Irene Khan speaks with The Daily Star about the recent general election, shrinking space for dissent, and the pressing need to address human rights concerns in Bangladesh.
There must be a better way of taking care of convicts’ babies in prison
Millions of people live in great poverty and starvation due to pandemics, wars, and climate disasters. Nonetheless, a tiny number of billionaires who control and manage most TNCs continue to amass unheard-of sums of money.
Governments must make sincere commitments to uphold them
If the NHRC cannot investigate allegations of abuses committed by law enforcement agents and if it cannot hold the government accountable, what is the point of having such a commission?
The case against him and WikiLeaks is much more important for what it might entail for press freedom itself.
Even in 2023, there are a number of very basic rights that Bangladeshi girls don't have.
Odhikar has been diligently documenting all kinds of violations of human rights by both state agencies and non-state actors since 1994.
