“Pratirodh O Unnyan” (Mobilization and Development)

Researcher: Altaf Parvez
Date of Publication: April 2007
Language: Bengali
Price: Tk 100; US $ 2

Synopsis: This book is a compilation of the social movement and mobilization of the community people to establish their rights.

“Bangladesher Nari-Sramojibi” (Women Labour of Bangladesh)

Writer: Altaf Parvez
Date of Publication: March 2007
Language: Bengali
Price: Tk 90 US $ 2

Synopsis: This is a pragmatic and thematic study on wage deprivation and social insecurity of women laborer in Bangladesh. The author depicted the present scenario of women laborers in tea gardens and garments factories as well as women in the informal sector. 

“Tathyer Odhikar” (Rights to Information)

Researcher: Zakir Hossain
Date of Publication: January 2007
Language: Bengali
Price: Tk 60 US $ 1.50

Synopsis: Campaign on Citizens Right to Information (CCRI) published this book in collaboration with Nagorik Uddyog A total of 17 articles on the issues of Right to Information (RTI) have been compiled and included in this book. The articles focus on successful campaign on RTI in India, Official secrecy act in Bangladesh, RTI and democracy, enacting RTI law in Bangladesh etc.

“A Critical Review on New labor laws”

Writer: Altaf Parvez
Date of Publication: November 2006
Language: Bengali
Price: Tk 5

Synopsis: The author expressed his apprehension about motives behind the new labor laws that may curtail the freedom of trade unions. This book is a critical review of recently enacted labor law.

Establishing Rights and Dignity of Widowed, Abandoned and Divorced Women

Researcher: Zakir Hossain and Adel Hasan Chowdhury
Date of Publication: July 2005
Language: Bengali

Synopsis: In collaboration with Research Initiative Bangladesh, this research demystifies and analyzes the most vulnerable groups through theoretical construction. The research especially puts emphasis on the legal rights as well as human rights. 

“Bangladesher Narir Vhu-Shampader Laries” (Women’s Struggle for Establishing Rights on Land and Natural Resource)

Researcher: Altaf Parvez
Date of Publication: December 2002
Language: Bengali
Price: Tk 90 US $ 2

Synopsis: This book deals with a wide range of issues, such as political and social perspectives of women land rights, laws and women rights, women and indigenous minorities, women's struggle for khas and wetlands, land reforms and women's struggle. The author also analyzed the documents of peasants and landless organizations to understand their outlook on these issues. 

The Social Status of Widow and Abandoned Women

Researcher: Zakir Hossasin and Mousumi Sarmin
Date of Publication: April 2002
Language: Bengali

Synopsis: The study explores the ways of remedies for the most defenseless and vulnerable widows and abandoned women in Bangladesh. Demystifies the life cycle and presents problems as well as remedies.

Disability:In the Context of Development of Human Rights Status and Standardize Servicing System.

Researcher: Zakir Hossain, Dr. Altaf Hossain
Date of Publication: June 2001
Language: Bengali

Synopsis: This is a research on the physically disabled and handicapped people exploring their vulnerability, awareness on human rights education and getting remedies. The research was launched to create a theoretical construction using different types of research tools and methodology. This research also showed logical recommendations for addressing the problems of the disable in Bangladesh.

“Democratizing the Traditional Mediation (Shalish) System

Researcher: Zakir Hossain
Date of Publication: September 2000
Language: English
Price: Tk.100 US $ 2

Synopsis: This is a scientific dynamic action research on improving Shalish System in order to ensure equal rights of all, stop discrimination against the underprivileged, make the decision-making procedure more participatory and establish a democratic and stable alternative dispute resolution system. Damodorpur, Badarganj under Rangpur district was the study area. In the research, the researcher explores to recognize the hindrance factors of peace and the few lessons learned on strengthening democracy at the local level that are vital to increasing fulfillment and acceptance among the policy makers for promoting good governance.