Timely updates, event coverage, and critical developments related to governance, human rights, and democracy in Bangladesh and beyond. This section captures the pulse of ongoing issues, official statements, and urgent calls to action.
Press Release: Concerns Raised over Human Rights Situation in Bangladesh at the 60th Session of the UN Human Rights Commission
Press Release Concerns Raised over Human Rights Situation in Bangladesh at the 60th Session of the UN Human Rights Commission October 3, 2025, Geneva, Switzerland: During the 60th session of the United Nations Human Rights Commission, speakers at a seminar…
MoU between Global Center for Democratic Governance & South Asian Democratic Forum
Memorandum of Understanding Signed Between Global Center for Democratic Governance and South Asian Democratic Forum A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been recently signed between the South Asian Democratic Forum (SADF) and the Global Center for Democratic Governance (GCDG) to…
Dr. Yunus’ Foreign Trips and the Cascade of Lies
Date: August 31, 2025 As the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government, Dr. Muhammad Yunus has visited 12 countries in the last twelve months: the United States, Azerbaijan, Egypt, Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates, China, Thailand, Qatar, Vatican City, Japan,…
GCDG Condemns Arbitrary Arrests and Custodial Abuse in Bangladesh
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, 30 August 2025 The Global Centre for Democratic Governance (GCDG) strongly condemns the arbitrary detention and inhumane treatment of 16 individuals in Bangladesh, including former Minister Abdul Latif Siddiqui, Dhaka University Law Professor Sheikh Hafizur Rahman,…
GCDG Observes National Mourning Day with Reflections on Bangabandhu’s Legacy
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the brutal assassination of the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the Global Center for Democratic Governance (GCDG) organized a solemn and reflective online discussion session on August 16, 2025, observed as…
GCDG Condemns Gopalganj Massacre and Calls for International Accountability
The Global Center for Democratic Governance (GCDG) unequivocally condemns the brutal crackdown on civilians in Gopalganj, Bangladesh. This violence culminated on July 16, 2025, when military and police forces opened fire with live ammunition, killing four civilians on the spot:…
No Corridor Without Consent: GCDG Defends Democracy and Sovereignty
GCDG Statement on Corridor_ENDownload GCDG strongly urges resistance to the interim government's unauthorized corridor proposal, warning of grave risks to Bangladesh’s sovereignty, democracy, and regional peace. GCDG Statement on Corridor_BNDownload
GCDG Inaugurated to Promote Democracy, Human Rights, and Justice in Bangladesh and Beyond
The Global Centre for Democratic Governance (GCDG) was formally inaugurated today in a virtual ceremony that brought together distinguished speakers, thought leaders, and advocates from across the globe, united in their shared commitment to defending democracy, justice, and human rights…