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Bangladesh Still ‘In Crisis’ for Freedom of Expression, Warns ARTICLE 19

Bangladesh remains in a state of crisis for freedom of expression, ARTICLE 19 has warned during the Item 4 General Debate at the 60th Session of the UN Human Rights Council.

Legislation should reflect principles of equality and respect for human rights: Taslima Nasrin

Renowned author and human rights advocate Dr. Taslima Nasrin emphasized the urgent need for a clear separation between state and religion to ensure genuine equality for women.

Bangladesh Urged to Ensure Inclusive Reforms of National Human Rights Commission

BANGKOK, Thailand (8 September 2025) – The Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA) and the Asian NGO Network on National Human Rights Institutions (ANNI) have jointly urged the Government of Bangladesh to ensure a transparent, inclusive, and timebound reform process for the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of Bangladesh. This call follows nationwide consultations led by the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs (MoLJPA), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Embassy of Switzerland.

Tensions Rise in NYC Ahead of Yunus' UNGA Visit

Rival Bangladeshi political groups based in the United States are gearing up for opposing programmes in New York ahead of Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus’ visit to the United Nations General Assembly.

Western Powers Recognize Palestine: What Comes Next?

The recognition of Palestinian statehood by major Western powers — including the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Portugal — marks a historic shift in global diplomacy. These recognitions, joining over 140 other UN member states, have stirred both celebration and skepticism within the international community.

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Child Abuse Crisis Deepens in Bangladesh 259 Children Murdered, 306 Raped in First 7 Months of 2025

Bangladesh is witnessing a surge in violence against children, with alarming increases in murders, sexual assaults and other forms of abuse during the first seven months of 2025, according to data from Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK) and child rights organizations.

Silenced by Fear Journalists in Bangladesh Under Siege

On August 22, 2025, the body of senior journalist Bibhu Ranjan Sarkar, 71, was found floating in the Meghna River in Munshiganj District. A widely respected columnist and the Senior Assistant Editor of Ajker Patrika, Sarkar had been a vocal advocate for secular democracy and press freedom.

Project Syndicate Opinion Bangladesh Is a South Asian Time Bomb: Chellaney Warns of Islamist Violence, Repression, and Economic Collapse

Bangladesh is facing a deepening crisis marked by escalating human rights violations, rising Islamist influence, and economic decline, according to a recent opinion piece by Brahma Chellaney, Professor Emeritus of Strategic Studies at the Center for Policy Research in New Delhi and Fellow at the Robert Bosch Academy in Berlin.

Trump Reportedly Weighing Strikes on Venezuela

US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering military strikes on drug cartels inside Venezuela, CNN revealed Friday, citing sources familiar with the discussions. The move comes amid growing tensions between Washington and Caracas and renewed US efforts to undermine Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s government.

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Employees of the Rural Electrification Board (REB) have announced an indefinite work stoppage starting Sunday

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