Human Rights

Human Rights

Bangladesh has hosted the world's largest Rohingya refugee population, primarily in Cox's Bazar and Bhasan Char. Photo: TBS 

Bangladesh to convey position to Myanmar over Rohingya statement

This statement is a calculated attempt to rewrite history, whitewash state-sponsored crimes, and evade the international community's calls for accountability, said the UCR in a statement.

Illustration: TBS

NHRC Bill 2026: Inviting an international review Bangladesh cannot afford

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk holds a press conference in Beirut, Lebanon on 27 July, 2026. Photo: Reuters

UN rights chief says Iran executed at least 56 people since March

Teenagers look at their mobile phone screens during an interview with Reuters about the bill aimed at banning the use of social networks for those under 15 and mobile phones in high schools from the start of the 2026 school year, in Paris, France, February 20, 2026. Photo: REUTERS

French parliament backs social media ban for children under 15

A woman walks by the Meta Lab in Los Angeles, California, U.S., May 20, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Daniel Cole

Meta used AI to target workers with medical conditions for layoffs, lawsuit claims

File photo of Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed. Photo: Collected

Killing by BSF extremely regrettable, clear violation of human rights: Salahuddin

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed. Photo: Collected

National consensus supports indemnity for July fighters: Home minister

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Chhatra Dal leader attends father's funeral on parole with rope tied around waist

ASK calls for state, political intervention to curb post-poll violence

ASK calls for state, political intervention to curb post-poll violence

Amnesty International’s Secretary General Agnes Callamard. Photo: UNB

Amnesty chief urges Yunus to guarantee human rights ahead of polls

Home Affairs Advisor Lieutenant General (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury. Photo: TBS

Inmates’ human rights must be ensured along with security in prisons: Adviser Jahangir

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Beyond the ordinance: Why Bangladesh’s Human Rights Commission must be autonomous

The Iranian flag. Photo: Reuters/Leonhard Foeger

Soaring Iran executions seemingly 'tool of state intimidation': UN