Category Archives: Media and International Advocacy

Repeal the Digital Security Act 2018 Rather Than Changing the Strategy of Its Implementation: Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK)

The Digital Security Act (DSA) 2018, as a restrictive law has been long demanded to be repealed by the journalists, human rights organisations and various CSOs. At a recent press…

Nearly 40 Died in a Fire Tragedy, Nearly Hundreds Burnt: ASK’s Demand to Take Proper Measures against Those Responsible

At least 40 people have been killed and more than 100 injured in a fire that broke out in a launch named “MV Abhijan” in Sugandha river on the way…

Remark by State Minister of Information is Misogynistic, Offensive and Uncivilised: Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK)

The remarks by State Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Md. Murad Hasan about the daughter of BNP Acting Chairperson Tareq Rahman and Dr. Zobaida Rahman are extremely indecent and highly…

Red Flags at the Home of Africa Returnees: Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK)’s Concern

Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK) is deeply concerned about the use of red flags at the homes of people returning from different African countries to prevent the transmission of the…

Ensure Access to Justice, Accountability by Ending Culture of Impunity and Equality of Women in all Spheres: Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK)

The 16 days of activism against gender-based violence against women and girls commences on 25 November worldwide. Every year, from 25 November till 10 December, this campaign has been observed…

State Minister for Industries’ Remark Supporting Crossfire: Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK)’s Condemnation and Protest

At a recent discussion, the State Minister for Industries, Kamal Ahmed Majumder, gave a statement supporting “crossfire”. Ain o Salish Kendra strongly condemns and protests his statement. According to the…

Court’s Direction to Not Record Any Rape Case 72 Hours After the Incident: ASK’s Grave Concern and Condemnation

The Women and Children Repression Prevention Tribunal-7 has acquitted five accused, including Safat Ahmed, son of Dildar Ahmed, owner of Apan Jewelers, in a case filed against him for raping…

Unrest Centering News of Disrespecting Quran in Cumilla, Vandalisation of Idols and 3 Dead in Chandpur: ASK’s Grave Concern and Condemnation

Unrest, attacks on puja mandaps, and clashes erupted in the city after a picture of Quran desecration in a mandap in Cumillawas spread on social media. At the same time,…