HRW's Asia Director Elaine Pearson writes about reforms in Bangladesh

Bangladesh must implement decisive measures to rectify its structural vulnerabilities, governance deficiencies, and external dependencies.

The interview was not about dissecting Bangladesh’s political culture. It was about sending a message—Bangladesh is breaking free from its past.

Is Bangladesh witnessing a generational shift in religious identity?

The people—the wonderful people of Bangladesh—are the reason that the country is so special for me.

Can Bangladesh reclaim its streets before the next wave of violence?

Controlling behaviours and emotional abuse were identified as the most common forms of IPV, pointing to the significant psychological toll that this violence takes on women.

Blacklisting union leaders and labour activists is one of the most common yet legally confusing parts of labour law that violates fundamental labour rights.

Bangladesh ranks among worst for worker rights, with overwork and low pay.

The need to tackle climate change necessitates an increase in energy efficiency.

The new kids on the political block have a name: the National Citizen Party (NCP)

Rahmat Ali, trafficked to Russia, feared death; Kabir killed in a drone strike.

In Bangladesh, injustice is routine, and law and order are mere suggestions.

On Monday, Chief of Army Staff Gen Waker-Uz-Zaman said the army must continue working to maintain law and order until Bangladesh gets an elected government.

The core issue with the quota system lies in allocating fixed percentages without considering the actual number of eligible candidates in a given year.

Bangladesh should explore all possible options to revive the discussion on resolving the Rohingya crisis.

Integrating CO2 mineralisation into its industrial zones could unlock both environmental and financial rewards for the country.

Parents in Bangladesh generally struggle to acknowledge even teacher-led play as an acceptable teaching tool.

Ocean ecosystems provide the fundamental natural resources that underpin the ocean-based economy.

Criminal behaviour thrives when a nation fails to provide for the well-being of its citizens.