Can Afghan Women Ever Dance Among the Red Tulips?
Despite passage of ten centuries since the assassination of Rabia, writing poems has again been banned in Afghanistan since the Taliban gained control of the land in August 2021. Poems? Women cannot now even walk without being accompanied by a mahram or a male member of her family. Writing poems by women is considered as something to be ashamed of and it may result in public beating or even to death.
GHRD Warns UNHRC of Escalating Persecution of Minorities in Bangladesh
At the 60th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), Charlotte Zehrer, UN-EU Human Rights Officer from Global Human Rights Defence (GHRD), delivered a powerful oral intervention drawing attention to the alarming human rights situation facing ethnic and religious minorities in Bangladesh.
Public Outcry After Elderly Fakir’s Hair Shaved in Dhaka
A viral video showing a group of men forcibly shaving the hair of an elderly fakir in Dhaka’s Sadarghat area has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation from human rights organisations.
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.
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.
Mob Fury in Bangladesh: 220 Dead, 230 Attacks in 13 Months
Mob or group violence in Bangladesh continues unabated despite stern government warnings and alerts from the army chief. Human rights organizations report that at least 220 people have been killed in the 13 months since the current government took office. From March to August this year alone, 230 mob violence incidents were recorded, resulting in 79 deaths and 265 serious injuries.
One Year Since Rangamati Communal Attack and Anik Chakma Murder: Justice Still Denied
Today marks one year since the communal attack carried out by Bengali settlers on Jumma students and youth in Rangamati town, followed by the brutal murder of 18-year-old Anik Chakma. Despite multiple cases being filed, justice remains elusive as most of the accused are free on bail and the majority of perpetrators remain untouched.
EU Calls for Free, Fair Elections in Bangladesh by 2026
European Parliament Human Rights Subcommittee Chair Mounir Satouri has emphasized the importance of holding free, fair, and inclusive elections in Bangladesh in February 2026, stating that broad acceptance of the election results will be vital for maintaining political stability and democratic consolidation.
JMBF Urges EU Delegation to Address Human Rights Crisis in Bangladesh
JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF), an independent human rights organization, has issued an urgent appeal to the European Parliament’s Subcommittee on Human Rights ahead of its three-day visit to Bangladesh (16–18 September 2025). The organization warned of what it describes as an “extremely serious deterioration” of the country’s law and order, human rights, and democratic space under the interim government led by Nobel Peace Laureate Muhammad Yunus.