FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION

05/28/2023

Freedom of Expression in Bangladesh is under serious threat

Freedom of Expression in Bangladesh is under serious threat In a panel discussion entitled “Freedom of Expression in Bangladesh and Future Challenges,” organized sponsored by the […]
04/14/2023

R2F Panel Discussion on Challenges of Democracy in Bangladesh

Regional politics, looming economic challenges and Biden Administration human rights policy put pressure on Awami League in run-up to national elections Panelists at a recent discussion […]
04/13/2023

Statement on US Visa Policy to Promote Democratic Elections in Bangladesh

Statement on US Visa Policy to Promote Democratic Elections in Bangladesh Right to Freedom welcomes the U.S. Department of State’s announcement of a new visa policy […]
03/16/2023

National Press Club Urges India’s Government to Rescind Ban on BBC Documentary

National Press Club Urges India’s Government to Rescind Ban on BBC Documentary Following is a statement from Eileen O’Reilly, president of the National Press Club, and […]
03/16/2023

Bangladesh’s shutting down of top opposition newspaper triggers concern

Bangladesh’s shutting down of top opposition newspaper triggers concern Bangladesh authorities forced to stop publication of the country’s main opposition newspaper on February 19 after a […]
03/16/2023

DSA is a government tool used to silence journalists in Bangladesh

DSA is a government tool used to silence journalists in Bangladesh South Asia Perspectives panel discussion meeting on Dissent Criminalized: The State of Free Speech in […]
12/14/2022

Bangladesh government digs in against protests as economy teeters

Experts warn of 2023 debt challenge and election considered unlikely to be fair DHAKA — Political tensions in Bangladesh are boiling after a weekend that saw […]
12/14/2022

Two Bangladeshi opposition leaders arrested in government crackdown

Seven killed and thousands arrested as Hasina regime continues repressive campaign against opponents Two top leaders of Bangladesh’s main opposition party have been arrested amid a […]
12/05/2022

R2F panel discussion on Dissent Criminalized: The State of Freedom of Speech in Bangladesh.

R2F panel discussion on Dissent Criminalized: The State of Freedom of Speech in Bangladesh. DSA is a government tool used to silence journalists in Bangladesh The […]