- India clinch Champions Trophy title
- Syria president calls for unity after reports of mass killings
- US Secret Service shoots armed man outside White House
- Activists vandalize Trump golf resort over comments on Gaza
- ‘Govt adopts zero tolerance policy against anarchies’
- Thousands of Nepalese want monarchy back!
- Zero tolerance for rape: Home Adviser
- BNP announces new date for Iftar Mahfil with political parties
- Hezbollah rejects claims of involvement in deadly Syria clashes
- EC to issue notification on new parties’ registration Monday
- Foreign adviser meets his Pakistani counterpart in Jeddha
- Eid advance train ticket sales to begin on March 14
- Govt to launch hotline to combat sexual harassment
- Syrian security forces accused of killing hundreds of civilians
- Yo Yo Honey Singh returns: From stardom to struggle and back again
- Two ex-Police officials to be interrogated in safe home
- Trump administration ends Iraq's waiver to buy Iranian electricity
- Govt employees to receive salary before month ends on the occasion of Eid
- ‘Rape probes to be completed in 15 days, trial in 90 days’
- China rolls over $2bn loan to Pakistan amid financial challenges
Iran's women fights for rights as economic crisis deepens
Iranis in a deep economic crisis caused by corruption, mismanagement and international sanctions. And amid thsi crisis, the Iranian women struggling for having rights have eebn seeing a tough time. The above situation was vividely releaved in a report of German media DW. In order to collapse...
Everyone must remain vigilant to ensure women’s rights
Everyone must remain vigilant to ensure that women in our society are not subjected to oppression and are not deprived of their fair rights, BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman has said. Everyone must be vigilant to ensure that women in our society are not subjected to neglect, torture, and...
Women's rights regress in 25% of countries amid climate crisis and democratic decline
A report by UN Women released on Thursday reveals that womens rights declined in a quarter of countries globally in 2024, driven by factors such as climate change and democratic backsliding. The weakening of democratic institutions has gone hand in hand with backlash on gender equality, the...
UN rights chief expresses concern over new US political direction
Basic human rights in the US are under threat as the countrys new administration rolls back previous policies to combat discrimination, UN High Commissioner forHuman RightsVolker Türksaid on Monday. Türks remarks to theUnited Nations Human Rights Council come as second-timeUS PresidentDonald...
Raid at Kawran Bazar on 1st day of Ramadan
The National Directorate of Consumer Rights Protection launched a raid at Dhakas Kawran Bazar on the first day of Ramadan to monitor and control product prices. The operation began at 11:30 am on Sunday in the markets kitchen section, led by Mohammad Alim Akhtar Khan, director general of the...
Over 2,000 Afghan asylum requests rejected in UK
Over 2,000 Afghan asylum requests were rejected in the UK during the last quarter of 2024, sparking concerns about a growing hostile environment for refugees, rights activists warn, reports Khaama Press. The UK Home Office statistics released on Thursday show a dramatic drop in the acceptance...
US expands visa restrictions targeting Cuban labor exploitation
On Tuesday, the US State Department announced the expansion of its visa restriction policy to target individuals involved in exploiting Cuban labor, particularly related to the Cuban labor export program. This expanded policy now applies to current and former Cuban government officials, as well as...
World Cup winner footballer Mesut Ozil enters Turkish politics
Football legend Mesut Ozil, a World Cup winner with Germany, has taken a significant step into Turkish politics by joining the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP). At a congress in Ankara on Sunday, Ozil was elected to the AKPs central decision and executive committee, alongside President...
US-backed YPG continues to use child soldiers in Syria, expert says
The U.S.-backed Syrian Kurdish YPG, a faction of the PKK terrorist group, continues to recruit and use child soldiers, constituting a serious violation of international human rights law, a Turkish researcher has revealed. Kutluhan Görücü, a foreign policy researcher at the Turkish think-tank...
US imposes sanctions on drivers of violence in Congo
On Thursday, the United States imposed sanctions on two individuals and two entities linked to violence and human rights abuses in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The sanctions target Rwandas Minister of State for Regional Integration, James Kabarebe, as well as the M23 group...
UN to launch July uprising human rights report on Wednesday instead of Thursday
The UN Human Rights Office will launch its fact-finding report on human rights violations during the student-led July uprising in Bangladesh on Wednesday, instead of the previously scheduled Thursday. The UN Human Rights Office will hold a news conference at the Palais des Nations in Geneva on...
World leaders condemn Myanmar military regime on coup anniversary
Marking four years since the military coup in Myanmar, world leaders have issued a strong joint statement condemning the regimes escalating violence against civilians. Representatives from Australia, Canada, the European Union, South Korea, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and...
US secretary of state Marco Rubio restores tough US-Cuba policy
The U.S. State Department has swiftly moved to reverse major last-minute policy shifts on Cuba introduced by the previous administration, reaffirming a hardline stance within the first two weeks of President Donald Trumps term. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that, on his first day in...
Workers block roads in Ashulia over unpaid wages
Disgruntled workers in Ashulia, near Savar, staged a road blockade on Monday, demanding payment of overdue salaries and other benefits. The demonstration caused severe traffic congestion along a six-kilometer stretch of the Ashulia-DEPZ-Abdullahpur road between Jamgora and Zirabo. The protest...
Uyghur detainees in Thailand fear imminent deportation to China, risking persecution
A group of 43 Uyghur men detained in Thailand for over a decade is appealing to halt their potential deportation to China, fearing persecution and torture. In a letter obtained by The Associated Press, the detainees expressed grave concerns, stating, We could be imprisoned, and we might even lose...
UK treasury chief heads to China to revive economic talks, strengthen ties
Britains Treasury chief, Rachel Reeves, is traveling to China this weekend to revive suspended economic and financial talks and strengthen cooperation between the two nations. The Labour government aims to reset strained ties with Beijing while addressing Britains sluggish economy, the Treasury...
World powers urge halt to human rights violations in Myanmar, call for democratic solutions
In a unified appeal, the European Union, United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, South Korea, Switzerland, Timor-Leste, and other nations have issued a joint statement condemning the worsening humanitarian and human rights crisis in Myanmar. The statement, released on...
UN officials warn of escalating tragedy without ceasefire in Gaza
The United Nations has renewed its urgent call for a ceasefire in Gaza as the humanitarian crisis deepens amid ongoing violence. UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini emphasized on Thursday that no part of Gaza has been safe since the war began in October 2023, describing the situation as...
Sanction imposed on Russian judge for detention of human rights advocate Gorinov
Olesya Mendeleeva, the Russian judge who sentenced Moscow city councilor and human rights advocate Alexei Gorinov to seven years in prison, has been sanctioned on Tuesday (Washington local time) under the Global Magnitsky sanctions program. The 2022 ruling, which aimed to suppress dissent against...
'The country hasn't been leased to any party'
Religious Affairs Advisor AFM Khalid Hossain said the country hasnt been leased to any specific party as they will remain in power by killing the domoecracy. The countrymen have been deprived of the right to cast votes for long. Its recurrence wont be tolerated this time, he said. He also...
Chief advisor calls for accountability in Police misconduct
The Chief Advisor has called for stringent punishment for police officers involved in criminal activities. Muhammad Yunus stressed the importance of advancing the interim governments objectives and urged field administration officials to actively support the success of its initiatives. Speaking...
Sanctions imposed on Georgia’s ruling party founder Bidzina Ivanishvili
Bidzina Grigoris Dze Ivanishvili, founder and honorary chairman of Georgias ruling party, Georgian Dream, has been sanctioned for undermining the democratic and Euro-Atlantic future of Georgia in favor of the Russian Federation. The U.S. Department of State, through Secretary of State Antony...
US, UK, EU condemn sentencing of 25 Pakistani civilians by military tribunal
The United States has expressed deep concern over the sentencing of 25 Pakistani civilians by a military tribunal for their alleged roles in the May 9, 2023, protests. The U.S. criticized the military courts for lacking judicial independence, transparency, and adherence to due process, calling on...
15 Bangladeshis return home thru Benapole Port after serving jail in India
Fifteen Bangladeshi nationals returned home via the Benapole check post on Friday night after serving two years in an Indian prison, reports UNB. The individuals, hailing from Narail, Khulna, and Satkhira districts, were handed over to Bangladeshs immigration authorities by Indian officials....
Global leaders concern over Taliban policies on women, stability
Special Envoys and Representatives for Afghanistan from 13 nations, including the UK, US, and members of the European Union, convened in Geneva to address the escalating humanitarian and security crisis in Afghanistan under Taliban rule. Observers from the UN, World Bank, and Organisation of...
Georgia gets US, UK sanctions over human rights abuses against protesters
Georgias Ministry of Internal Affairs is facing mounting international scrutiny as the United States imposes sanctions on key officials for alleged serious human rights violations. Georgian Minister of Internal Affairs Vakhtang Gomelauri and Deputy Head of the Ministrys Special Tasks Department...
US imposes new sanctions on Iran over oil trade, proxy support
The United States has announced new sanctions targeting Irans oil trade, support for proxy groups, and human rights violations on Thursday (Washington local time). The Department of State is imposing sanctions on four entities involved in transporting Iranian oil and identifying six vessels as...
Serbia used Israeli tech for spy campaign, Amnesty reports
Amnesty International has accused Serbian authorities of conducting a surveillance campaign targeting journalists and activists using a combination of homegrown spyware and technology supplied by Israeli surveillance firm Cellebrite DI Ltd. In a report released on Monday, Amnesty detailed how...