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TIB contests claim of ‘highest human rights’ under BNP govt

TIB contests claim of ‘highest human rights’ under BNP govt

The Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has disputed claims by Prime Minister’s Spokesperson Mahdi Amin that the BNP government has

TIB contests claim of ‘highest human rights’ under BNP govt

TIB contests claim of ‘highest human rights’ under BNP govt

The Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has disputed claims by Prime

15 Sep 2026, 06:44 PM

Freedom of speech must not cross limits of decency: PM

Freedom of speech must not cross limits of decency: PM

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday called upon all to

11 Sep 2026, 02:03 AM

UN urges 'accountability' after 23 die in US immigration custody in 2026

UN urges 'accountability' after 23 die in US immigration custody in 2026

UN rights chief Volker Turk demands accountability for the 23

07 Sep 2026, 03:50 PM

Death penalty, Tk1 crore fine for enforced disappearance

Death penalty, Tk1 crore fine for enforced disappearance

Salahuddin Ahmed moved the Prevention and Remedy of Enforced Disappearance

07 Sep 2026, 10:05 AM

Opposition walks out of JS as bills on enforced disappearance, Human Rights Commission passed

Opposition walks out of JS as bills on enforced disappearance, Human Rights Commission passed

The treasury bench also passes the 'Transfer of Property (Amendment) Bill, 2026,' which allows parents to retain lifetime rights to properties even after transferring ownership to children

06 Sep 2026, 09:27 PM

20 Afghans executed in Iranian prisons since 2026, Rights Groups Say

20 Afghans executed in Iranian prisons since 2026, Rights Groups Say

At least 85 Afghan nationals were executed in Iran in 2025

30 Aug 2026, 10:04 AM

MAF urges Cyber Security Act changes to curb online abuse, gender violence

MAF urges Cyber Security Act changes to curb online abuse, gender violence

TFGBV is not merely a cybercrime but a serious threat to human rights, personal safety, speakers say

25 Aug 2026, 08:24 AM

Dipu Moni to be released on parole for 12 hours

Dipu Moni to be released on parole for 12 hours

Awami League leader and former education minister, Dipu Moni, will

19 Aug 2026, 09:04 PM

Protecting Children: Understanding Causes of Child Abuse

Protecting Children: Understanding Causes of Child Abuse

Child abuse remains one of the most alarming social challenges

13 Aug 2026, 12:00 AM

Pakistan's Human Rights Hypocrisy: Bullets in ‘Azad Kashmir’, Sermons to World

Pakistan's Human Rights Hypocrisy: Bullets in ‘Azad Kashmir’, Sermons to World

Pakistan's Youm-e-Istehsal highlights Kashmiris' plight amid rising unrest in Pakistan-Administered

03 Aug 2026, 01:05 PM

Heat protections for migrant workers falling short in Gulf states: HRW

Heat protections for migrant workers falling short in Gulf states: HRW

Exposure to extreme temperatures has health risks, including death

24 Jun 2026, 12:47 AM

Switzerland pledges support for strengthening human rights institutions in Bangladesh

Switzerland pledges support for strengthening human rights institutions in Bangladesh

Switzerland supports human rights in Bangladesh, pledging reforms for the

23 Jun 2026, 11:52 AM

Couple remanded over death of child domestic worker in Dhanmondi

Couple remanded over death of child domestic worker in Dhanmondi

A Dhaka court has placed a government engineer and his

20 Jun 2026, 11:58 PM

Public humiliation of women continues unabated

Public humiliation of women continues unabated

Public assaults against women across the country continue unabated, with

14 Jun 2026, 12:00 AM

DU, Danish Institute for Human Rights move to expand cooperation

DU, Danish Institute for Human Rights move to expand cooperation

Danish Institute for Human Rights delegation meets Dhaka University officials

08 Jun 2026, 06:02 PM

Govt’s proposed Human Rights Commission Act resembles past authoritarian law: TIB

Govt’s proposed Human Rights Commission Act resembles past authoritarian law: TIB

The BNP government has revised the interim administration’s “National Human

19 May 2026, 08:10 PM

Man in his 80s becomes first in France to formally apologise for family's slavery links

Man in his 80s becomes first in France to formally apologise for family's slavery links

A man in his 80s on Saturday issued what is

19 Apr 2026, 04:37 AM

Zia family faced worst human rights abuses in Bangladesh: Law minister

Zia family faced worst human rights abuses in Bangladesh: Law minister

“Since 1971, no one in Bangladesh has suffered more human rights violations than those before him,” he said

09 Apr 2026, 04:14 PM

9 rights groups urge PM to address concerns over press freedom

9 rights groups urge PM to address concerns over press freedom

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and eight other rights

18 Mar 2026, 09:39 PM

Flames of War: Where Is Shield of Human Rights?

Flames of War: Where Is Shield of Human Rights?

The World War- II is widely considered as the most

08 Mar 2026, 12:00 AM

Freedom of speech must not cross limits of decency: PM

Freedom of speech must not cross limits of decency: PM

UN urges 'accountability' after 23 die in US immigration custody in 2026

UN urges 'accountability' after 23 die in US immigration custody in 2026

Death penalty, Tk1 crore fine for enforced disappearance

Death penalty, Tk1 crore fine for enforced disappearance

Opposition walks out of JS as bills on enforced disappearance, Human Rights Commission passed

Opposition walks out of JS as bills on enforced disappearance, Human Rights Commission passed

20 Afghans executed in Iranian prisons since 2026, Rights Groups Say

20 Afghans executed in Iranian prisons since 2026, Rights Groups Say

MAF urges Cyber Security Act changes to curb online abuse, gender violence

MAF urges Cyber Security Act changes to curb online abuse, gender violence

Dipu Moni to be released on parole for 12 hours

Dipu Moni to be released on parole for 12 hours

Protecting Children: Understanding Causes of Child Abuse

Protecting Children: Understanding Causes of Child Abuse

Pakistan's Human Rights Hypocrisy: Bullets in ‘Azad Kashmir’, Sermons to World

Pakistan's Human Rights Hypocrisy: Bullets in ‘Azad Kashmir’, Sermons to World

Heat protections for migrant workers falling short in Gulf states: HRW

Heat protections for migrant workers falling short in Gulf states: HRW

Switzerland pledges support for strengthening human rights institutions in Bangladesh

Switzerland pledges support for strengthening human rights institutions in Bangladesh

Couple remanded over death of child domestic worker in Dhanmondi

Couple remanded over death of child domestic worker in Dhanmondi

Public humiliation of women continues unabated

Public humiliation of women continues unabated

DU, Danish Institute for Human Rights move to expand cooperation

DU, Danish Institute for Human Rights move to expand cooperation

Govt’s proposed Human Rights Commission Act resembles past authoritarian law: TIB

Govt’s proposed Human Rights Commission Act resembles past authoritarian law: TIB

Man in his 80s becomes first in France to formally apologise for family's slavery links

Man in his 80s becomes first in France to formally apologise for family's slavery links

Zia family faced worst human rights abuses in Bangladesh: Law minister

Zia family faced worst human rights abuses in Bangladesh: Law minister

9 rights groups urge PM to address concerns over press freedom

9 rights groups urge PM to address concerns over press freedom

Flames of War: Where Is Shield of Human Rights?

Flames of War: Where Is Shield of Human Rights?

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