US Rights Group to Help Bangladesh’s Democratic Transition
US rights group to help Bangladesh’s democratic transition Former US diplomats William B Milam, Jon Danilowicz met with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna. Photo: BSS DHAKA, Mar 6, 2025 (BSS) – President of US-based human rights group ‘Right to Freedom’ Ambassador William B Milam and Executive Director American diplomat […]
July Uprising Offers Big Opportunities For Reforms, Democracy
July uprising offers big opportunities for reforms, democracy Says William B Milam Photo: BSS Former US Ambassador to Bangladesh William B Milam on Thursday lauded the interim government’s reform initiatives, saying the July uprising has offered big opportunities to carry out sweeping reforms and establish true democracy in Bangladesh. Jon Danilowicz, who was a deputy […]
Former US Diplomats Stress Rights, Responsibilities and Democracy in Bangladesh
Former US diplomats stress rights, responsibilities and democracy in Bangladesh Two former US diplomats at a discussion in Dhaka have highlighted the importance of the right to freedom, protection of human rights and democracy, noting that rights come with responsibilities. They said that this is an exciting time in Bangladesh and they want to be […]
BD people alone deserve credit for July-August uprising
BD people alone deserve credit for July-August uprising Says ex-US envoy Former US ambassador to Bangladesh William B Milam addresses an event, organised by Centre for Governance Studies, at the Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies Auditorium in Dhaka. | Sony Ramani Visiting former US diplomat Jon F. Danilowicz on Saturday asserted the credit […]
BRAIN Honors Foreign Friends of Bangladesh’s Democracy
BRAIN honors foreign friends of Bangladesh’s democracy The organizers emphasized that democracy is not a gift but a hard-earned achievement through persistent struggle The Bangladesh Research Analysis and Information Network (BRAIN), a civil society organization advocating for democracy, honored four foreign nationals for their contributions to Bangladesh’s pro-democracy movement at an iftar event held at […]
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 tens of thousands take to the streets against the government, raising fears of violence and repression as well as concerns over the impact on an already fragile economy. A […]
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 human rights organization, Right to Freedom (R2F) in association with the South Asia Perspectives organized a panel discussion on December 05 at the National Press Club, Washington, titled “Dissent […]
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 to promote democratic elections in Bangladesh. We endorse efforts such as those announced today by Secretary of State Antony Blinken to support those seeking to advance democracy and hold […]
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 titled ‘Challenges of Democracy in Bangladesh’ organized by Washington-based rights organization Right to Freedom, (R2F) highlighted the increasing pressure on the Awami League government ahead of national elections in […]
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 judge upheld a government order to shut it down. The move comes as journalists in the South Asian country face ever-growing pressure.”The council rejected our appeal, upholding the district […]
