Bangladesh: Most Densely Populated Country with 164.4 Million People
The population of Bangladesh has reached a staggering high stage, 164.4 million in a landmass of 147,570 sq. km or 56,977 sq. miles, the size of Iowa (IA) in the United States. There is no doubt this puts Bangladesh among the most densely populated countries in the...
Extrajudicial killings in Bangladesh
Extrajudicial killings are a serious concern in Bangladesh. Police and the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) allegedly kill people in their custody. Initially, RAB used the term “crossfire” to explain the circumstances of killings in its custody. It changed the...
Justice Haibibur Rahman on Speedy Supply of Energy and Power Bill 2010
Former Chief Justice and Chief Advisor of the caretaker government Habibur Rahman has criticized the “Speedy Supply of Power and Energy (Special Provision) Bill, 2010” that was passed by the parliament on 3 October 2010. The law provides egalitarian...
Presidential Pardon of 20 of Prisoners on Death Row
On 7 September 2010, President Zillur Rahman pardoned 20 prisoners who had been sentenced to death. Amnesty International (AI) took this occasion to argue for the pardon of the over 1,000 prisoners remaining on death row in Bangladesh. AI explains how the...
The Story of Tea Workers Book Launched
Prof. Wahiduddin Mahmud, eminent economist and chief guest, formally launched the book at the VIP lounge of the National Press Club in Dhaka. In his introductory note Philip Gain, SEHD director and editor of the book, reflected on the challenging task of...
New Minimum Wage for Bangladeshi Garment Workers
The Minimum Wage Board, a Bangladesh Government institution that oversees the wages of industrial workers, announced on 29 July 2010 that the monthly minimum wage (at entry level) for workers in the readymade garments industry (RMG) would be raised from...
Water and Food Security in Bangladesh: Local Contexts, Strategies and Actions
This publication introduces the coalition, Bangladesh Water and Food Security Partnership (BWFSP) and its activities. The coalition is comprised of six Bangladeshi non-government organizations that all partner with ICCO, a Dutch development agency. Each of...
Investigative Reports: Environment and Human Rights
A compilation of selected investigative and interpretative reports on various environment and human rights issues.2009, English, 438 pages, Paperback2008, Bangla (Anushandhani Report: Paribesh O Manobadhikar), 418 pages, Paperback | Tk.500 / US$20 ...
The Story of Tea Workers – Documentary
The life, grim work conditions, and struggle of the indentured tea plantation workers of Bangladesh. 2009, English and Bangla, 44 mins. DVD Tk.200 / US$ 10 | CD Tk.100 / US$5 The Story of Tea Workers, a 44-minute documentary film, shows the life, grim work...