Human Rights
Climate Change: A Narrative of Global Injustice Hidden Behind Science
By Nazrul Islam (Dhaka Bureau) We generally measure climate change through carbon emission graphs, global warming statistics, or images of melting glaciers. However, in light of recent research by climate scientist Friederike Otto, published in the British media outlet The Guardian,…
An Integrated Network is Launched to Empower Women Economically
A Commitment to Building a Gender-Sensitive Society by Rita Bhowmick (Dhaka Bureau) A new integrated network and platform has been launched in Bangladesh to foster an inclusive and gender-sensitive economic environment and to ensure sustainable development and social justice. At…
Groups Call for Further Monitoring and Investigation as Toxic Smoke from Navotas Landfill Persists
20 April 2026, Quezon City. With Earth Day 2026 approaching, environmental and health advocates are seeking an expanded investigation into air quality as toxic smoke continues to billow from the Navotas Sanitary Landfill fire, posing serious health risks and threatening…
Power vs. Humanity: Will World Politics Ever Learn to Follow the Path of Peace?
By Masum Parvez Kallol (Dhaka Bureau) The history of civilization is essentially a struggle between two parallel streams. On one side lies humanity’s eternal aspiration for peace, dignity, and coexistence; on the other is the state machinery’s perennial obsession with…
Mountains of Corruption Allegations! Former Advisors Under Surveillance
by Khalid Ahmed (Dhaka Bureau) Just seven days after the change of power in Bangladesh, an unprecedented situation has emerged. Hundreds of allegations of corruption and irregularities against almost all members of the recently departed interim government, including former Chief…
Attacks on Media and Journalists: Strangling the Freedom of Expression
by Jag Mohan Thaken UNESCO Director-General, Khaled El-Enany, on April 8, 2026, while condemning the killing of journalist Juan David Gámez in Mexico, said, “I condemn the killing of Juan David Gámez and call for a thorough investigation into his…
U.S. Global Lawlessness and Security Concerns for Non-White Nations and Their Fans Intensify Concerns that the U.S. is Not Appropriate Venue to Host World Cup
On April 6th, the Anti Fascist Football Coalition, a group of grassroots organizations in the three World Cup host countries – the U.S., Mexico, and Canada – delivered a petition to FIFA (signed by prominent individuals and organizations from every part of the…
No ‘Crossfires’ or Disappearances in Bangladesh in the Last 42 Days!
By Zahida Parvez Chhanda Bangladesh’s Law Minister, Md. Asaduzzaman, has stated that no incidents of extrajudicial killings (commonly known as ‘crossfires’) or enforced disappearances have occurred in the country during the 42 days since the new government took office. He…
Bangladesh Parliament Passes Controversial Bill: All Political Activities of Awami League Banned
By Zahida Islam Chanda (Dhaka Bureau) In a historic and contentious move, the National Parliament of Bangladesh has passed the ‘Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill.’ Under this law, all political activities of the ousted Awami League- including public rallies, processions, publications, and…
Humanity Above War: How Sri Lanka Responded to Injured Iranian Sailors Under Maritime Law
by Sherwin David In early March 2026, the Indian Ocean witnessed a dramatic humanitarian incident that brought together war, neutrality, and international maritime law. Off the southern coast of Sri Lanka, an Iranian naval ship was sunk during escalating conflict…
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