As Cox’s Bazar Loses Its Natural Appeal, Foreign Visitors Decline
Cox’s Bazar, home to the world’s longest natural sea beach, remains one of the most popular tourist destinations in Bangladesh. While domestic tourism continues to thrive, the beach town has seen little success in drawing international visitors.
DUCSU Elections Face Backlash Amid Ballot Scandal
Allegations of irregularities in the recently held Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) elections have sparked growing controversy after a television report revealed that ballot papers were printed at an unsecured printing press in Nilkhet’s Gausul Azam Market, just days before the polls.
NASSA Group Closes 16 Factories, Over 12,000 Workers Affected
NASSA Group has decided to permanently shut down 16 of its factory units located in Dhaka, Gazipur, Chattogram, and Cumilla export processing zones.
Recovery of Seized Forest Land Remains Disappointingly Low
In response to a persistently low success rate in reclaiming encroached forest land, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has finally taken steps to amend existing laws. The proposed legal changes would authorize the forest department to directly evict illegal occupants from its land.
‘Embarrassing and Disappointing’: TIB Condemns Large UNGA Team
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has sharply criticised the interim government's decision to send an "unusually large" delegation to the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), labelling the move as a disappointing reflection of past authoritarian-era practices.
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.
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.
Bangladesh Urged to Ensure Inclusive Reforms of National Human Rights Commission
BANGKOK, Thailand (8 September 2025) – The Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA) and the Asian NGO Network on National Human Rights Institutions (ANNI) have jointly urged the Government of Bangladesh to ensure a transparent, inclusive, and timebound reform process for the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of Bangladesh. This call follows nationwide consultations led by the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs (MoLJPA), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Embassy of Switzerland.
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.