Rights

Rights

Elderly people are seen sitting in a old age home. File Photo: TBS

How far are the rights and dignity of older people in Bangladesh?

Despite rapidly increasing numbers of the older population, development protection of their rights and well-being is less visible in Bangladesh

All people have rights to get information: Speakers at information rights day discussion

All people have rights to get information: Speakers at information rights day discussion

Rights groups urge Bangladesh to abolish death penalty following drug trafficking case involving Botswana national

Rights groups urge Bangladesh to abolish death penalty following drug trafficking case involving Botswana national

Workers gather in front of the National Press Club on May Day 2024. Photo: Md Belal Hossen/TBS

Labour Day: Workers demand better rights, security

The government, industry and labour sector stakeholders convened in Dhaka for a national dialogue on 'Promoting Decent Work for Social Justice,' underscoring Bangladesh's commitment to labour reform. Photo: Courtesy

Together, we'll build a Bangladesh where all workers' rights are protected: State minister

More needs to be done for labour, human rights: EU tells Bangladesh

More needs to be done for labour, human rights: EU tells Bangladesh

Representational logo of Universal Periodic Review organised by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).

Bangladesh urged to ensure fair polls, labour rights at UN review

Iron cages installed in courts for taking testimonies of accused individuals. Photo: Collected

SC lawyer sends legal notice seeking removal of iron cages in lower courts

Photo: UNB

Standing Committee on expatriate welfare ministry wants effective steps to ensure rights for workers abroad

Photo: Courtesy

Let EPZ workers unionise: Rights activists

RMG workers at a factory. File Photo: Mumit M/TBS

Regressive laws, obstacles to unions, police violence leave Bangladesh one of the worst countries for workers

Photo: UNB

'Lost my brother in 1971 and sister in 1975, why did no one speak for our rights?'

Comprehensive efforts key to protecting girls' rights: Speakers

Comprehensive efforts key to protecting girls' rights: Speakers