The committee of Gwangju Prize for Human Rights 2014 announces that Mr. Adilur Rahman Khan, who has devoted himself to the protection of constitutional rights, establishment of the Human Rights Act, and protection of human rights; and the Mothers of Khavaran, a body composed of the mothers of political prisoners in Iran seeking justice and […]
Broadcasting policy: ploy to ensure conformism
-johnqdewars.blogspot.com by CR Abrar At a press conference on August 11 and at another consultation the next day, the information minister attempted to assuage growing public concern about the broadcasting policy that his ministry had framed. He insisted that it had been formulated to help the electronic media flourish on its own and reduce government […]
Odhikar: An organisation persecuted for defending human rights
August 10, 2014 is the first anniversary of the abduction and detention of the Secretary of Odhikar, Adilur Rahman Khan, for defending human rights. Since 2009, Odhikar has been suppressed and put under pressure by the present Awami League regime due to its ability to be vocal against violations of human rights. The Organisation has […]
Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development expresses grave concern over the situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory including East Jerusalem
(Bangkok, 6 August 2014): The Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA) is alarmed and gravely concerned at the significant number of deaths as well as attacks on civilian targets such as schools and hospitals in Gaza. “It was just over five years ago that we saw, with horror, very similar attacks on civilian […]
Statement of Odhikar : The National Broadcast Policy-2014 empowers the government to put draconian restrictions on media and curb the freedom of expression
On August 4, 2014 the Cabinet approved the National Broadcast Policy-2014, keeping a lot of scope for the government to misuse the policy on the pretext of maintaining the standard of news, programmes and advertisements in the electronic media. The government has unilaterally finalised the policy, brushing aside the recommendations put forth by the stakeholders. […]
Human rights monitoring report : July 2014
The July 2014 monthly human rights monitoring report describes the human rights situation in Bangladesh, specifically describing the following areas: Political violence Extrajudicial killings Situation of ready-made garment workers Land rights in the Chittagong Hill Tracks Circular regarding marriage to Rohingyas Freedom of the media University teacher accused of making derogatory comments Public lynching Human […]
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