Human Rights
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The concept of human rights is deeply rooted in sensitivity, wherein human rights are interpreted and contextualized concerning circumstances and environment. Human rights entail the harmonization of ethics and values, serving as a benchmark for humane conduct, which is determined based on moral principles and is explicitly recognized through both national and international laws. Every individual is inherently born free and equal in dignity and rights. This principle is enshrined in the first paragraph of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
US has not recognised Bangladesh's achievements on human rights: Spox
Bangladesh's human rights situation has improved significantly under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, but it has not been recognised in the annual Human Rights Report (HRR) of the United States, alleged Seheli Sabrin, the spokesperson of the foreign ministry.
No significant change in human rights situation in Bangladesh: US
The country reports contained in the Human Rights Report (HRR) of 2023 do not make legal decisions, or compare between the countries, the US Embassy in Dhaka said on Tuesday (April 23).
G7 stresses starting Rohingya repatriation process
Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) countries have stressed the need to create conditions for the voluntary, safe, dignified, and sustainable return of all Rohingya refugees and displaced persons and justice and accountability for atrocities committed against Rohingya and other ethnic communities.
New US visa restriction on HK officials over rights crackdown
The United States said on Friday it is taking steps to impose new visa restrictions on multiple Hong Kong officials over the crackdown on rights and freedoms in the Chinese-ruled territory.
UN General Assembly declares 2025 as int'l year of peace, trust
The General Assembly on Thursday adopted a resolution to declare 2025 as the International Year of Peace and Trust.
Bangladesh committed to maintain human rights, rule of law: Speaker
Speaker of the Parliament, Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury, has said that Bangladesh is working to ensure economic, social and political justice for all.
Patient deaths in hospitals increase alarmingly: HRC chairman
National Human Rights Commission (HRC) Chairman Dr Kamal Uddin Ahmed has commented that the death of patients in various hospitals in the country has increased at an alarming rate due to wrong treatment, negligence and carelessness of professionals concerned.
Progress of women and Jannatul Ferdous
Jannatul Ferdous, a Bangladeshi writer and human rights activist, has held her place into a list, made by BBC, of 100 most influential women in the world. She makes film too. Although I don't personally know her, if the BBC hadn't created this list, I wouldn't even be familiar with her name. It is a shame for us. Incorporating herself to the list made her delighted of herself, and made us proud of her as well. Because other women on the list are influential, such as- US first lady Micheal Obama, Ballon d’Or winner Aitana Bonmatí, Artificial Intelligence or AI expert Timnit Gebru and Hollywood actress America Ferrera.
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