"Rooted in Secularism, Standing for Rights"
SRO is a non-profit organization committed to promoting, protecting, and advancing the rights of minority communities within the culturally rich and religiously pluralistic society of Bangladesh. As Bangladesh is home to at least 54 ethnic groups and over 40 languages, secularism has been one of the most important foundational principles of the country to allow its diverse cultural, linguistic, and religious communities coexist under a single national identity.
Our mission
To amplify marginalized voices through our platforms and international exchange, strategic advocacy, grassroots engagement to build awareness, legal support for victims of blasphemy, and the publication of yearly research-based comprehensive reports on human rights violations in Bangladesh. As a human rights organization based in Bangladesh, our primary goal is to work towards building a rational and pluralistic Bangladesh by defending secularism, documenting abuses through rigorous research, supporting victims of religious persecution, and mobilizing communities and institutions for long-lasting change.
Our vision
A Bangladesh where secularism safeguards freedom of belief and thought, diversity is strength, and education grounded in scientific reason shapes the nation’s future.
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Spectrum Rights Observatory Demands Immediate Release and Urgent Medical Access for Shahriar Kabir
Reports from Qawmi madrasahs in Bangladesh show a disturbing pattern of sexual abuse, rape, severe physical punishment, and even deaths.
A 12-year-old Marma schoolgirl in Khagrachhari was reportedly gang-raped by three Bengali settler youths, an allegation that triggered widespread protests and unrest in the district.