Dhaka and Copenhagen Strengthen Cooperation on Human Rights and Civil Society Reform
Bangladesh and Denmark have strengthened their partnership to promote human rights and empower civil society. Denmark has pledged DKK 25 million (approximately Tk 420 million) to support a three-year collaboration with Bangladeshi institutions aimed at advancing freedom of expression, justice, and social inclusion.
Momen Seeks UN Action Over 'Persecution and Rule of Law Breakdown' in Bangladesh
Former Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen, who also served as Bangladesh’s permanent representative to the United Nations, has appealed to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to intervene in what he described as Bangladesh's "deteriorating human rights, political, and humanitarian situation" since April 2025. Momen cited increasing repression, extrajudicial actions, and a disregard for democratic and humanitarian principles in his letter.
Rights groups condemn crackdown on Bangladesh lawyers
Several international human rights organisations and bar councils have strongly condemned what they describe as a “politically motivated” campaign of repression against lawyers in Bangladesh under the interim government led by Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus.
Experts Call for Constitutional Reforms to Strengthen Rights and Equality
At a discussion marking the 53rd anniversary of the Constitution of Bangladesh, legal experts and rights advocates underscored the urgent need for constitutional reforms to make fundamental rights more effective through progressive interpretation and implementation.
Extremists Threaten Bangladesh Journalist Over Anti-Hindu Reports
In a disturbing escalation of threats against press freedom, Bangladeshi journalist Trina Roy Choudhury has reportedly faced public death and gang-rape threats from Islamist extremists following her investigative reports exposing violence against the Hindu minority community.
231 Women and Girls Victims of Violence Across Bangladesh in October
A total of 231 women and girls were subjected to various forms of violence across the country in October this year, according to a report released by the Bangladesh Mahila Parishad. Among them, 130 were women and 101 were girls.
Bangladesh Sees 300 Deaths in Political Clashes After Leadership Change, Says Rights Group
A report by the Dhaka-based rights organisation Odhikar indicates that nearly 300 people have been killed in political violence in Bangladesh since the fall of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
13 Nations Urge Bangladesh to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists
The diplomatic network of the Media Freedom Coalition in Bangladesh issued a joint statement on the occasion of the 11th International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists.
Press freedom cannot survive when power goes unchecked.
Each year on November 2, the global community observes the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists — a reminder of the dangers faced by those who risk their lives to tell the truth. Yet, despite growing awareness, journalists around the world continue to be harassed, attacked, and killed simply for doing their jobs.
Bangladesh Sees Sharp Increase in Unidentified Bodies in 2025
The increasing number of unidentified bodies being recovered in Dhaka and other parts of Bangladesh has raised deep concern among rights groups and experts.