R2F Statement on US Visa Policy to Promote Democratic Elections in Bangladesh
Washington based rights organization, Right to Freedom welcomes the U.S. Department of State’s announcement of a new visa policy to promote democratic elections in
Bangladesh Constitution: Legitimacy and Constitutionality of 15th Amendment
Experts have raised serious questions of legitimacy and constitutionality of the 15th Amendment. They argue that the Constitution represents the will of the people of
What IMF says about the govt-fed media reports on Hasina-Kristalina meeting
“The Fund values its close relationship with Bangladesh and the Managing Director reinforced the Fund’s continued support for the country in realizing its aspirations,”
“Development support shouldn’t undermine human rights violations in Nepal”
Raju Prasad Chapagai is a constitutional & human rights lawyer based in Kathmandu, Nepal. Mr. Chapagai previously served Amnesty International as its South Asia
New York street named as “Bangladesh Street”
Earlier, another street in Jamaica, New York, was renamed ‘Bangladesh Avenue’, and Stalling Avenue in the Bronx was renamed ‘Bangla Bazar Avenue’.
Bangladesh Human Rights: Humpty Dumpty Had a Great Fall
Despite this focus, if recent trends continue there is little reason for optimism that the coming general elections will meet international standards of fairness.
Democracy prevailed Autocracy derailed
Biden said the U.S. will spend $690 million bolstering democracy programs supporting everything from free and independent media to free and fair elections around
Regional politics, looming economic challenges and Biden Administration human rights policy put pressure on Awami League in run-up to national elections
The panel discussion was held in the National Press Club in Washington and featured : Michael Kugelman, Director of the South Asia Institute of