Pdf | 129.8 Kb - DocsLib

Copy Link

Flood Sit.report no. 106 Dhaka, 27 August 2009 ` Disaster Title: Flood Location: Different Districts of Bangladesh Event details: More new areas have been submerged in different districts due to flood as the rivers flowing through the districts marked sharp raise following downpour and onrush of water from upstream. Flood Forecasting and Warning Center of Water Development Board said the prevailing flash flood situation in the northern and the north-eastern districts are likely to improve further. Inundation situation of low laying areas in the districts of Serajganj, Tangail, Rajbari, Faridpur, Madaripur Shariatpur, Manikganj, Munshiganj and Dohar & Nababganj of Dhaka are expected to begin improving slowly by next 24 to 48 hrs. Flood Damage Affected area Gaibandha Traffic movement of on Gabindaganj-Dinajpur road has suspended since Saturday afternoon as large potholes appeared in two kilometer area that is under knee to waist deep water at Khalshi and Tarafmanu. Three more unions in Sunderganj upazila have been flooded by water streaming through 200 meters breach in the flood control embankment of Dakkhin Shabajpur. Water from overflowing Teesta River has submerged seven of the nine wards in Haripur union. At least 20,000 people have been marooned in six flood affected unions. Cracks have been developed at many points of Korotoa flood control embankment and it may collapse at any time. Nilphamari 4,000 people in four villages of Jaldhaka upazila have become marooned. 1,000 meter area of the Teesta embankment at Holdibari point was washed away. Two other cross dams in the area have also been damaged, worsen the situation. Newly transplanted Amon paddy fields of about 1,000 hectares have gone under waist deep water and fishes of 50 ponds have been washed away. Rangpur As the water level of Tista River decreased large areas of the different union in this district have been facing erosion in land. 50 households and hundreds of acres of Amon paddy fields have gone under deep water. Sirajganj Fresh areas of 40 more villages in five upazilas have been flooded. Over 50,000 people of the affected areas have taken shelter on flood control embankment and highland. Tangail The low-lying areas of Bhuapur upazila went under water River bank erosion of Jamuna River has observed at different points. Jamuna River engulfed a large portion of Gabsara Union Health and Family Welfare Center. Rulipara Primary School is also under erosion threat. Bogra People of 150 villages have been facing water logging. More than 50,000 harvested Amon paddy have been gone under water Flood Sit.report no. 106 Dhaka, 27 August 2009 Faridpur Due to flood water rise in Arialkhan River erosion devours a vast tracts of land in the area of Shadarpur. Actions taken There is no such action has been taken by WDB to control the overall flood situation of Gaibandha and Nilphamari areas. River Water Level of Last two Days River Location Danger level Water Level ( meter (m PWD ) PWD ) 26-08 27-08 6 a.m. 6 a.m. Karatoya Chakrahimpur 20.15 20.34 20.13 Lakhya Lakhpur 5.79 5.72 5.80 Padma Goalondo 8.50 8.70 8.77 Padma Bhagyakul 6.00 6.40 6.45 Padma Sureshswar 4.45 - - Kobadak Jhikargacha 4.11 4.34 4.34 Rupsa-Passur Mongla 2.07 2.10 2.27 Rupsa Khulna 3.04 3.06 2.88 Surma Kanaighat 13.20 13.54 13.40 Surma Sunamganj 8.25 8.36 8.26 Kushiyara Amalshid 15.85 15.91 15.68 Kushiyara Sheola 13.50 13.62 13.43 Kangsha Jariajanjail 9.75 10.68 10.58 Gumti Kangsanagar 5.79 7.21 6.91 Gumti Jibanpur 5.18 6.17 6.01 Dhaleswari Kalagachia 4.88 4.89 4.92 Reference: The Daily Star (P. 14, Col. 1) dated 26.08.2009. The Daily Ittefaq (P. 20, Col. 1) dated 26.08.2009. The Daily Ittefaq (P. 16, Col. 1) dated 27.08.2009. http://www.ffwc.gov.bd Reporting from: NIRAPAD Secretariat 19/13 (Ground Floor), Babar Road, Block-B, Mohammadpur, Dhaka .

Recommended publications

Human Rights Monitoring Report of July 2017, Despite Facing Persecution and Continuous Harassment and Threats to Its Existence Since August 10, 2013

August 1, 2017 Human Rights Monitoring Report July 1 – 31, 2017 Extrajudicial killings Death in jail Torture, inhuman treatment and lack of accountability of law enforcement agencies Enforced disappearances Public lynching Political violence Election Commission and future elections Hindrance to freedom of assembly Interference on freedom of expression and the media Situation of workers’ rights Indian government’s aggressive policy towards Bangladesh Violence against Women Activities of Odhikar hindered Odhikar believes that democracy is not merely a process of electing a ruler; it is the result of the peoples’ struggle for inalienable rights, which become the fundamental premise to constitute the State. Therefore, the individual freedoms and democratic aspirations of the citizens – and consequently, peoples’ collective rights and responsibilities - must be the foundational principles of the State. The democratic legitimacy of the State is directly related to its willingness, commitment and capacity to ensure human rights, dignity and integrity of citizens. If the state does not ensure full participation in the decision making process at all levels – from the lowest level of administration to the highest level – it cannot be called a ‘democratic’ state. Citizens realise their rights and responsibilities through participation and decision making processes. The awareness about the rights of others and collective benefits and responsibilities, can be ensured and implemented through this process as well. The Parliament, Judiciary and Executive cannot and should not, have any power to abrogate fundamental civil and political rights 1 through any means, as such rights are inviolable and are the foundational principles of the State. Odhikar, being an organisation of human rights defenders in Bangladesh, has been struggling to ensure internationally recognised civil and political rights of citizens.
FSM in Place OSS Could Be Effective, Long Term, Sustainable Solution

Fecal Sludge Management in Bangladesh: Institutional and Regulatory Framework i. Background of IRF Development Dr. Md. Mujibur Rahman Professor of BUET & Coordinator South Asia Urban Knowledge Hub Bangladesh, ITN-BUET Rajendrapur BRAC Center 18 December 2016 Dr. Md. Mujibur Rahman Global Context Of 7.0 billion global population, 2.4 billion people have access to sewers and 1.9 billion lack any services * 2.7 billion people worldwide depends on on-site sanitation (OSS); about 1.0 billion in urban areas; expected to grow to 5.0 billion by 2030 * Estimated volume of faecal sludge about 245 billion litres/year with a market potential of $2.3 billion/year * 593 million in southern Asia depends on OSS About 156 of 160 million in Bangladesh uses OSS (* Ref: The Boston Consulting Group, December 2012) Dr. Md. Mujibur Rahman Shift in Global Thinking Re Sustainable Sanitation OSS no more temporary solution; with effective FSM in place OSS could be effective, long term, sustainable solution 5.0 m3 untreated FS into environment is equivalent to about 5000 people practicing OD; Cost of FSM technologies could be 5 times less expensive than conventional sewer based solutions FSM based OSS can result in immediate environmental improvement as it does not have to wait for huge Capex to be arranged , which is required for sewer based solutions Dr. Md. Mujibur Rahman Sanitation Situation in Bangladesh Improved sanitation 61% Shared latrines 28% Unimproved latrines 10% 1% Total 99% 1990 2000 2015 Use some form of latrines! Dr. Md. Mujibur Rahman National-Scale Sanitation Status: JMP 2015 (Unicef-WHO) Country Improved Open Defecation Sanitation (% of population) (% of population) Sri Lanka 95 0 Bangladesh 61 1 Pakistan 64 13 Nepal 46 32 India 40 44 • Improvement in Sanitation Coverage in Bangladesh over the past decade is “remarkable”.
জলা পিরসং ান 3122 Uv½vbj District Statistics 2011 Tangail

জলা পিরসংান 3122 Uv½vBj District Statistics 2011 Tangail December 2013 BANGLADESH BUREAU OF STATISTICS (BBS) STATISTICS AND INFORMATICS DIVISION (SID) MINISTRY OF PLANNING GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH District Statistics 2011 Published in December, 2013 Published by : Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) Printed at : Reproduction, Documentation and Publication (RDP) Section, FA & MIS, BBS Cover Design: Chitta Ranjon Ghosh, RDP, BBS ISBN: For further information, please contact: Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) Statistics and Informatics Division (SID) Ministry of Planning Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh Parishankhan Bhaban E-27/A, Agargaon, Dhaka-1207. www.bbs.gov.bd COMPLIMENTARY This book or any portion thereof cannot be copied, microfilmed or reproduced for any commercial purpose. Data therein can, however, be used and published with acknowledgement of the sources. ii Foreword I am delighted to learn that Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) has successfully completed the ‘District Statistics 2011’ under Medium-Term Budget Framework (MTBF). The initiative of publishing ‘District Statistics 2011’ has been undertaken considering the importance of district and upazila level data in the process of determining policy, strategy and decision-making. The basic aim of the activity is to publish the various priority statistical information and data relating to all the districts of Bangladesh. The data are collected from various upazilas belonging to a particular district. The Government has been preparing and implementing various short, medium and long term plans and programs of development in all sectors of the country in order to realize the goals of Vision 2021. For any pragmatic approach in formulating and evaluating development plans and programs reliable statistics are indispensible.
List of Upazilas of Bangladesh

List Of Upazilas of Bangladesh : Division District Upazila Rajshahi Division Joypurhat District Akkelpur Upazila Rajshahi Division Joypurhat District Joypurhat Sadar Upazila Rajshahi Division Joypurhat District Kalai Upazila Rajshahi Division Joypurhat District Khetlal Upazila Rajshahi Division Joypurhat District Panchbibi Upazila Rajshahi Division Bogra District Adamdighi Upazila Rajshahi Division Bogra District Bogra Sadar Upazila Rajshahi Division Bogra District Dhunat Upazila Rajshahi Division Bogra District Dhupchanchia Upazila Rajshahi Division Bogra District Gabtali Upazila Rajshahi Division Bogra District Kahaloo Upazila Rajshahi Division Bogra District Nandigram Upazila Rajshahi Division Bogra District Sariakandi Upazila Rajshahi Division Bogra District Shajahanpur Upazila Rajshahi Division Bogra District Sherpur Upazila Rajshahi Division Bogra District Shibganj Upazila Rajshahi Division Bogra District Sonatola Upazila Rajshahi Division Naogaon District Atrai Upazila Rajshahi Division Naogaon District Badalgachhi Upazila Rajshahi Division Naogaon District Manda Upazila Rajshahi Division Naogaon District Dhamoirhat Upazila Rajshahi Division Naogaon District Mohadevpur Upazila Rajshahi Division Naogaon District Naogaon Sadar Upazila Rajshahi Division Naogaon District Niamatpur Upazila Rajshahi Division Naogaon District Patnitala Upazila Rajshahi Division Naogaon District Porsha Upazila Rajshahi Division Naogaon District Raninagar Upazila Rajshahi Division Naogaon District Sapahar Upazila Rajshahi Division Natore District Bagatipara
Annex to Chapter 3. Results Framework for the 4Th HPBSP 2016

Annex to Chapter 3. Results Framework for the 4th HPBSP 2016-2021 Means of Result Indicator verification & Baseline & source Target 2021 timing Goal GI 1. Under-5 Mortality Rate (U5MR) BDHS, every 3 years 46, BDHS 2014 37 All citizens of GI 2. Neonatal Mortality Rate (NNMR) BDHS, every 3 years 28, BDHS 2014 21 Bangladesh enjoy health and well-being GI 3. Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) BMMS; MPDR 176, WHO 2015(http:// 105 www.who.int/ reproductivehealth/ publications/monitoring/ maternal-mortality-2015/ en/ GI 4. Total Fertility Rate (TFR) BDHS, every 3 years 2.3, BDHS 2014 1.7 GI 5. Prevalence of stunting among under- BDHS, every 3 years; 36.1%, BDHS 2014 25% 5children UESD, every non-DHS years GI 6. Prevalence of diabetes and hypertension BDHS, every 3 years; Dia: 11.2%; Hyp: 31.9%, Dia: 10%; Hyp: among adult women (Estimated as elevated blood NCD-RF, every 2 years BDHS 2011 30% sugar and blood pressure among women and men aged 35 years or older) GI 7. Percentage of public facilities with key BHFS, every 2 years FP: 38.2; ANC 7.8%; CH FP: 70%; ANC service readiness as per approved Essential 6.7%, BHFS 2014 50%; CH 50% Service Package (Defined as facilities (excluding CCs) having: a. for FP: guidelines, trained staff, BP machine, OCP, and condom; b. for ANC: Health Bulletin 2019 Health guidelines, trained staff, BP machine, hemoglobin, and urine protein testing capacity, Fe/folic acid tablets; c. for CH: IMCI guideline and trained staff, child scale, thermometer, growth chart, ORS, zinc, Amoxicillin, Paracetamol, Anthelmintic) Program
Distribution of Ethnic Households, Population by Sex, Residence and Community

Table C-12 : Distribution of Ethnic Households, Population by Sex, Residence and Community Ethnic Ethnic Population in Main Groups Administrative Unit UN / MZ / ZL UZ Vill RMO Residence Population WA MH Community Households Others Both Male Female Garo Coach Barmon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 93 Tangail Zila Total 6097 25584 13022 12562 13785 5469 5381 949 93 1 Tangail Zila 5920 24886 12700 12186 13627 5230 5237 792 93 2 Tangail Zila 156 616 282 334 158 173 144 141 93 3 Tangail Zila 21 82 40 42 0 66 0 16 93 09 Basail Upazila Total 5 23 13 10 12 0 3 8 93 09 1 Basail Upazila 5 23 13 10 12 0 3 8 93 09 3 Basail Upazila 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 93 09 11 Basail Union Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 93 09 11 1 Basail Union 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 93 09 11 3 Basail Union 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 93 09 35 Fulki Union Total 2 10 7 3 10 0 0 0 93 09 47 Habla Union Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 93 09 59 Kanchanpur Union Total 3 13 6 7 2 0 3 8 93 09 71 Kashil Union Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 93 09 83 Kaoaljani Union Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 93 19 Bhuapur Upazila Total 21 88 46 42 7 0 3 78 93 19 1 Bhuapur Upazila 19 75 39 36 0 0 3 72 93 19 2 Bhuapur Upazila 2 13 7 6 7 0 0 6 93 19 2 Bhuapur Paurashava 2 13 7 6 7 0 0 6 93 19 01 Ward No-01 Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 93 19 02 Ward No-02 Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 93 19 03 Ward No-03 Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 93 19 04 Ward No-04 Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 93 19 05 Ward No-05 Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 93 19 06 Ward No-06 Total 1 6 3 3 0 0 0 6 93 19 07 Ward No-07 Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 93 19 08 Ward No-08 Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 93 19 09 Ward No-09 Total 1 7 4 3 7 0 0 0 93 19 13 Arjuna Union
147 - Ministry of Water Resources

643 Grant No. 44 147 - Ministry of Water Resources Medium Terms Expenditure (Taka in Thousands) Budget Projection Description 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 Operating Expenditure 1675,82,00 1843,40,00 2027,74,00 Development Expenditure 6256,63,00 6882,29,00 7570,52,00 Total 7932,45,00 8725,69,00 9598,26,00 Recurrent 2069,45,88 2427,00,03 2686,42,98 Capital 5862,95,22 6298,65,07 6911,79,12 Financial Asset 3,90 3,90 3,90 Liability 0 0 0 Total 7932,45,00 8725,69,00 9598,26,00 1.0 Mission Statement and Major Functions 1.1 Mission Statement Meet the need of water for live and livelihood and ensure sustainable development through balanced and integrated management of water resources in consistence with climate change. 1.2 Major Functions 1.2.1 Implementation of centennial Delta Plan-2100 announced by the Honorable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina; 1.2.2 Formulate national policy and provide technical assistance for irrigation, flood control, removal of water logging, improvement of drainage systems, protection from river erosion, prevention of salinity and desertification; 1.2.3 Execute all activities related to flood forecasting and warning, flood control infrastructures, identify causes of flood and assess the damage caused by flood; 1.2.4 Conduct basic and applied researches on river basin management, flood control infrastructures and conduct hydrological survey and collection of data; 1.2.5 International cooperation and trans boundary river related activities for flood control and water resources development; 1.2.6 Carry out dredging of rivers and
Distribution of Earthworms at Different Habitats in Tangail, Bangladesh and Significantly Impacts on Soil Ph, Organic Carbonand Nitrogen

American Journal of Life Sciences 2015; 3(3): 238-246 Published online June 13, 2015 (http://www.sciencepublishinggroup.com/j/ajls) doi: 10.11648/j.ajls.20150303.26 ISSN: 2328-5702 (Print); ISSN: 2328-5737 (Online) Distribution of Earthworms at Different Habitats in Tangail, Bangladesh and Significantly Impacts on Soil pH, Organic Carbonand Nitrogen Iqbal Bahar 1, Md. Sarwar Jahan 2, Md. Redwanur Rahman 2, * 1Department of Environmental Science and Resource Management, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Tangail, Bangladesh 2Institute of Environmental Science, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, Bangladesh Email address: [email protected] (I. Bahar), [email protected] (M.S. Jahan), [email protected] (M. R. Rahman) To cite this article: Iqbal Bahar, Md. Sarwar Jahan, Md. Redwanur Rahman. Distribution of Earthworms at Different Habitats in Tangail, Bangladesh and Significantly Impacts on Soil pH, Organic Carbonand Nitrogen. American Journal of Life Sciences . Vol. 3, No. 3, 2015, pp. 238-246. doi: 10.11648/j.ajls.20150303.26 Abstract: Distribution of Earthworms at Different Habitats in Tangail District Significantly Impacts on Soil pH, Organic Carbon and Nitrogen. The earthworms were studied on habitat base. Two orders of class Oligochaeta of phylum Annelida: five families, nine genera include fifteen species. The recorded species are Drawida limella Gates 1934, Drawid anepalensis Michaelsen 1907, Glyphidrilus tuberosus Stephenson 1916, Amynthas alexandri Beddard 1900, Lampito mauritii Kinberg 1866, Metaphire houlleti Perrier 1872, Metaphire posthuma Vaillant 1868, Perionyx excavatus Perrier 1872, Perionyx horai Stephenson 1924, Perionyx modestus Stephenson 1922, Perionyx simlaensis Michaelsen 1907, Dichogaster modiglianii Rosa 1896, Dichogaster saliens Beddard 1893, Eutyphoeus gigas Stephenson 1917, Eutyphoeus orientalis Beddard 1883.
Water Quality and Sanitation Status: a Study on Char Land of Bhuapur Upazila Under Tangail District

J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 11(2): 209–214, 2013 ISSN 1810-3030 Water quality and Sanitation status: A study on Char land of Bhuapur upazila under Tangail district M. S. Islam1, B. C. Sarker1*, N. A. Mahmud2 and A. S. M. Saifullah2 1Department of Environmental Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh and 2Department of Environmental Science and Resource Management, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Tangail-1902, Bangladesh, *E-mail: [email protected] Abstract The study was aimed to review the damage of sanitation facilities; since Char land’s dwellers faces manifold challenges concerning sanitation, hygiene and water during flood. It also explored the possibilities of overcoming the negative impacts of floods on sources of safe drinking water and sanitation. The study result shows that, about 54% of the overall latrines were included ring slab with water seal, pit latrine, bush or hanging toilet of the flood affected people during the flood. Around 19% of the respondents use to do toilet in the open area during flood. Different NGOs e.g. Jamuna Char Development Project (JCDP), Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee (BRAC), CARE and Red Crescent Society of Bangladesh works for rehabilitation of the flood affected people and give early warning on the flood. Depending on location and sanitation conditions, drinking water sources may be contaminated by flood water during flood and many waterborne diseases can spread out like Cholera, Dysentery, Diarrhoea, diseases of the skin, Typhoid etc. meantime. The conducted survey also reports that, drinking water and sanitation condition is not dependable (on the commentary of 64.8% of the responders).
Adaptation of Char Livelihood in Flood and River Erosion Areas Through Indigenous Practice: a Study on Bhuapur Riverine Area in Tangail

J. Environ. Sci. & Natural Resources, 7(1): 13-19, 2014 ISSN 1999-7361 Adaptation of Char Livelihood in Flood and River Erosion Areas through Indigenous Practice: A Study on Bhuapur Riverine Area in Tangail M. S. Islam1*, S. Sultana1, Saifunnahar1 and M. A. Miah2 1Department of Environmental Science and Resource Management, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Tangail-1902, Bangladesh 2Department of Environmental Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh Abstract: In Bangladesh, flood and river erosion is a very common event and it has been occurred since 1988 and its process is till going on. The study was conducted in two char villages of the Jamuna River in the Bhuapur upazila of Tangail districts, namely Khanurbari and Shushua char from July to December 2011. The empirical data and findings were procured by the application of social survey, focus group discussion and field observation. The study explored the people’s indigenous survival techniques and assessed variation in people’s ability to adopt with floods and river erosion in those char villages. The result of the study showed that the people in char land with high flood proneness and low socio-economic circumstances were more likely to fail to adopt with impacts compared to people in areas with high and sudden flooding. The char people use their indigenous knowledge to adapt through this diverse situation. The study explores a negative fact that without any organizational support, the people of char have to formulate and undertake various adaptation techniques in their own way. Finally, the study recommended some suggestions for the policy planners and implementers for the future development of char areas in Bangladesh.
List of Project in ADP 2020-21

List of Project in ADP 2020-21 Project Description Allocation (in Lakh) Parliament Affairs Secretariate Ministry's Own 0201-5000 Strengthening Parliament Capacity into Population ‡÷ªs‡`wbs cvj©v‡g›Um K¨vcvwmwU BbUz ccy‡jkb GÛ 83.00 and Development Issues. †W‡fjc‡g›Um Bm¨yR 22/10/20 Page 1 of 117 1 List of Project in ADP 2020-21 Project Description Allocation (in Lakh) Prime Minister's Office Prime Minister's Office 0301-1111 Capacity building of Public Administration for ‡UKmB Dbœqb Afxó AR©‡b RbcÖkvm‡bi `ÿZv e„w×KiY 8,757.00 achieving Sustainable Development 0301-1112 Enterpreneurship and Skill development project D‡`¨v³v m„wó I `ÿZv Dbœqb 929.00 0301-5822 Development Assistance for Development of Special we‡kl GjvKvi Rb¨ Dbœqb mnvqZv (cve©Z¨ PÆMÖvg e¨ZxZ) 8,000.00 Areas (Except Chittagong Hill Tracts) Autonomous Bodies & Other Institutions 0305-5011 Support to Capacity Building of Bangladesh mv‡cvU© Uz K¨vcvwmwU wewìs Ae evsjv‡`k BKbwgK †Rvbm 1,832.00 Economic Zones Authority. A_wiwU| 0305-5012 Bangladesh Economic Zones Development Project evsjv‡`k BK‡bvwgK †Rvbm †W‡fjc‡g›U cÖ‡R± (†dR-1)| 20,000.00 (Phase-I). National Security Intelligence 0321-5010 Construction of 10 storied (Revised 20 Storied) RvZxq wbivcËv †Mv‡q›`v Kvh©vj‡qi 20 Zjv wfZ wewkó 2wU 11,000.00 Head Office Building for NSI with 20 (twenty) Storied †eR‡g›Umn 10 Zjv (ms‡kvwaZ 20 Zjv) cÖavb Kvh©vjq wbg©vY Foundation and 2 Basement (1st Revistion) (1g ms‡kvwaZ) Export Processing Zone Authority (BEPZA) 0325-0007 Construction of 4 nos.
BANGLADESH Annual Human Rights Report 2017

BANGLADESH Annual Human Rights Report 2017 12 January 2018 Cover Photo: Left side (from top to bottom): 1. Police beating up a protester. Photo: Daily Star, 16 March 2017, http://www.thedailystar.net/city/march-against-gas-price-hike-foiled-1376698 2. Stamped ballot papers on Awami League electoral symbol ‘boat’ found in Mandra Govt. Primary School polling centre in Nangolkot, Comilla. Photo: Prothom Alo, 29 December 2017. www.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/article/1396661/ Right side (from top to bottom): 3. Police obstructed the protest rally of the students of seven government colleges in front of the national museum at Shahbagh, Dhaka. During this time, police threw tear gas shells at the students. Photo: Prothom Alo, 21 July 2017. www.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/article/1260011/ 4. Families of the disappeared in collaboration of Odhikar organised a human chain in front of the National Press Club, Dhaka, in protest of enforced disappearances during the International Week of the Disappeared in May 2017. Photo: Odhikar. 2 Foreword Odhikar was formed in 1994 and it has been diligently working to protect and promote the civil, political, social, economic and cultural rights of the people since its inception. Odhikar, being an organisation of human rights defenders in Bangladesh, has always been consistent in creating mass awareness of human rights by several means, including reporting violations perpetrated by the State and advocacy and campaign to ensure internationally recognised civil and political rights of citizens. We unconditionally stand by the victims of oppression and maintain no prejudice with regard to their political leanings or ideological orientation.