Discrimination

Discrimination

FILE PHOTO: The United Nations logo is seen on a window in an empty hallway at United Nations headquarters during the 75th annual U.N. General Assembly high-level debate, which is being held mostly virtually due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in New York, U.S., September 21, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo

UN raises alarm over systemic discrimination and violence in India

In communications sent to the Indian government on 19 January, the UN body warned that security, citizenship and conservation policies may be operating in racially discriminatory ways, raising...

A member of the Bangladeshi Hindu community looks on while holding a banner against violence targeting the country's minorities during a protest in Dhaka on 9 August 2024, days after a student-led uprising ended the 15-year rule of Sheikh Hasina. Representational Image. Photo: Luis Tato/AFP

Call to end political tagging and mob violence to protect minorities

Donald Trump. Photo: Collected

Trump govt calls on white men to file discrimination claims

Eleven frontline activists who have played key roles in resolving critical crises and advancing justice for Hijra and other marginalised communities pose for a photo after receiving the “Champion for Change: Best Change Maker Performance Award 2025” at Bangladesh Mohila Samiti’s Ivy Rahman Hall on Wednesday, organised by Bandhu Social Welfare Society. Photo: Courtesy

'No one should be left behind due to discrimination or violence'

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Many forms of discrimination persist despite constitutional safeguards: Sara Hossain

Many women sanitation workers delay using the toilet due to a lack of safety or privacy, leading to infections. Photo: Amnesty International

Climate crisis magnifies discrimination against 'invisible' sanitation workers

Economist Anu Muhammad speaks at a pre-rally gathering of “Droho Jatra” at the Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka on 2 August 2025. Photo: TBS

End ethnic, religious, gender discrimination to build just society: Anu Muhammad at Droho Jatra

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Nagorik Uddyog calls for forming commission to end discrimination

At a press conference marking 'World Children's Day 2024' and 'World Children's Week’ on 6 Oct. Photo: Courtesy

70% of children in Bangladesh face discrimination: Kochi Konther Asar

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Miss America, Miss World pageants accused of discrimination

Auditors under the office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) hold a press conference at the National Press Club in Dhaka on 15 September. Photo: Collected

Auditors demand removal of grade discrimination

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Why MPO policy hardly reduces discrimination among teachers

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Social-cultural norms, not extreme poverty, behind most discrimination in Bangladesh: Poverty watch report