Inauguration of the Web Portal “Civic Defenders of Bangladesh” held in the city
The web portal https://civicdefenders.net is launched to promote digital and civic space and combat gender disinformation A landmark initiative to protect digital and civic freedoms in Bangladesh was unveiled today with the launch of the web portal Civic Defenders of Bangladesh. Developed under the project “Collaborative Actions for Promoting Digital and Civic Space and Combating […]
Human Rights Defenders Urge Stronger Action to Safeguard Civic and Digital Space in Bangladesh
Dhaka, 13 September 2025- Human rights advocates, journalists, and civil society representatives have voiced serious alarm over the shrinking civic and digital space in Bangladesh and the rise of gender-based disinformation. They called for urgent measures, systematic documentation, knowledge sharing, and stronger safeguards for freedom of expression and digital rights. These concerns were raised at […]
Ittefaq, VOICE hold knowledge meet
The Daily Ittefaq, in collaboration with rights-based research and advocacy organization VOICE, hosted a Knowledge Exchange Meeting today at Hotel La Vinci, Kawran Bazar, Dhaka. The event focused on strengthening digital and civic space and combating gender-based disinformation in Bangladesh, according to a statement. Organized under an initiative Collaborative Actions for Promoting Digital and Civic […]
Media Monitoring Report Dissemination Event
Amid growing concerns over the shrinking space for civic rights exercise in Bangladesh, VOICE, a research-based advocacy organisation, has released a new media monitoring report documenting widespread events and the spread of gender disinformation.The dissemination event was held today at Kawran Bazar in the capital.Notable journalists, civil society representatives, law practitioners, and academics were present […]
Rights Activists and Journalists Convene to Address Shrinking Civic Space
Human rights activists, journalists, and civil society members have expressed deep concern over the deteriorating state of civic and digital freedoms in Bangladesh, calling for urgent reforms and stronger protections for freedom of expression and digital rights. The concerns were raised during the third meeting of the Rapid Response Taskforce (RRT), held in Dhaka on […]
Knowledge Exchange Meeting Highlights Efforts to Promote Digital and Civic Space and Combat Gender Disinformation
Rights-based research and advocacy organisation VOICE, in collaboration with The Daily Ittefaq, hosted a Knowledge Exchange Meeting today at Hotel La Vinci, Dhaka, focusing on the promotion of digital and civic space and the urgent need to counter gender disinformation.VOICE convened the strategic meeting under its flagship project, Collaborative Actions for Promoting Digital and Civic […]
Civil society actors, journalists, and human rights defenders call for accountability to safeguard civic and digital spaces
Civil society actors, journalists, and human rights defenders have urged for stronger mechanisms to hold the government accountable in protecting and promoting civic and digital space in Bangladesh. The call was made at a strategy workshop titled “Safeguarding Voice: Strategy to Strengthen Civic and Digital Space”, organized by Voices for Interactive Choice and Empowerment (VOICE) […]
Networking meeting calls for inclusive digital space to combat gender disinformation
Hosted by Voices for Interactive Choice and Empowerment (VOICE) at the YWCA of Bangladesh training centre on Wednesday (27 March), the event emphasised that civic space should remain open to all, aligning with the global principle of “Leave No One Behind” (LNOB). Discussions highlighted the long-standing marginalisation of indigenous communities in Bangladesh and the need […]
VOICE Hosts Second RRT meeting
VOICE, a veteran rights-based research and advocacy organization, convened the second strategic meeting of the Rapid Response Task force (RRT) under its flagship project, Collaborative Actions for Promoting Digital and Civic Space and Combating Gender Disinformation. The project is funded by the European Union, Free Press Unlimited, and Article 19 and is implemented in partnership […]
Public Spaces Must Be Free from Control
A discussion session was held to promote freedom of intellectual thought and expression in public spaces, prevent disinformation, and raise awareness about gender equality and sensitivity. The event was jointly organized by Ittefaq Digital and Voices for Interactive Choice and Empowerment. The session took place on Tuesday (December 31) at 11 AM at the Majida […]