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 Washington-based rights organization ‘Right to Freedom,’ on May 16, experts and journalistsparticipants emphasized the inseparable link between freedom of expression and political change in the country. The event shed […]

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 […]

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 […]

Riaz publishes on the debate about impeachment of Trump

Riaz publishes on the debate about impeachment of Trump Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz has published a commentary on the debate about impeachment of Trump. Since the press statement of Special Counsel Robert Muller on the report about Russian interference in 2016 U.S. presidential election and obstruction of justice by President Trump, call for starting the […]

Riaz presents for international scholars in Washington, D.C.

Riaz presents for international scholars in Washington, D.C. Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz made a presentation at the Woodrow Wilson Center for International Scholars in Washington, D.C., on December 6. The panel was held in connection with the launching of the special Bangladesh issue of the South Asia Journal. The panel included Former U.S. Ambassador to Bangladesh […]

Joint local statement on the Digital Security …

Joint local statement on the Digital Security Act of the Heads of Mission of the EU Member States The Heads of Mission of the EU Member States, the European Union Delegation and the Heads of Mission of Norway and Switzerland issue the following Statement in Bangladesh: The Heads of Mission of the EU Member States, the […]