Survivors, victim families want end to enforced disappearance
Survivors and the families of the victims of enforced disappearances on Saturday urged the government to take necessary steps to bring an end to the culture of enforced disappearance.
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Govt committed to take tougher action against enforced disappearances: Asif Nazrul
Law affairs adviser Asif Nazrul on Saturday reaffirmed the government鈥檚 commitment to establishing a stronger accountability mechanism and addressing the concerns of the families of the victims of enforced disappearances...
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BNP vows to end forced disappearanceif in power
Bangladesh Nationalist Party standing committee member Salahuddin Ahmed on Friday said that their party would eradicate the culture of enforced disappearances if returned to power with people鈥檚 mandate in the next national election.
Families of victims聽still cry for justice
The families of the victims of enforced disappearances during the Awami League regime are still crying for justice, as many of them are still missing, many returned from secret detention, and many were found dead after their disappearance.
Japan鈥檚 Mitsubishi pulls out of key wind power projects
Japan鈥檚 Mitsubishi is withdrawing from three wind power projects deemed no longer profitable, the company said on Wednesday, a setback for a renewable energy source the country considers its 鈥榯rump card鈥�.
Japan pledges $68b investment in India
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Crimes of enforced disappearances
AUGUST 30 is International Day of the Disappeared. A day not only for prayers and tears, but also a day to denounce, loudly demand justice and renew the vow to never lose hope. Enforced disappearances are continuing offences. They may span days, months and...
3-day traffic diversion for Karnaphuli Tunnel work ends on Aug 30
For routine maintenance work of Karnaphuli Tunnel under Bangladesh Bridge Authority, traffic will be diverted from Patenga to Anwara tube from 11:00pm to 5:00am on 28, 29 and 30 August and controlled traffic will be maintained through Anwara to Patenga tube.
6-yr-old girl killed 鈥榓fter rape鈥� in Feni
Police recovered the body of a six-year-old girl, who was allegedly raped, from a septic tank at Panchgachia of Sadar upazila in Feni district early Thursday.
WARRANT OF PRECEDENCE: SC allows govt to appeal for review of verdict
The Appellate Division on Thursday allowed the government to appeal to review its 2015 verdict on the 鈥榳arrant of precedence鈥�, the official ranking of key constitutional office holders.
Singapore state investor Temasek revamps amid global uncertainty
Singapore鈥檚 state-owned investor Temasek, one of the world鈥檚 top funds, announced its biggest overhaul in years on Thursday, creating three new entities to better manage its investments in the face of rising global market uncertainty.
Death penalty for forced disappearance
The government on Thursday approved a draft of the Enforced Disappearance Prevention, Remedies and Protection Ordinance 2025 in principle, which proposed the death penalty and other severe punishments for committing the crimes.
Planners for no amendment to DAP under realtors鈥� pressure
Dhaka鈥檚 existing civic crises will worsen if the government once again amends the Detailed Area Plan under the pressure of real estate companies, the Bangladesh Institute of Planners warned on Wednesday...
Probe committee holds public hearing, 1 jailed
The investigation committee formed by the Cabinet Division against the backdrop of widespread looting of stones from Sadapathar and Railway Bunker area at Bholaganj under Companiganj in Sylhet said on Wednesday that the final report of the committee would be submitted as soon as possible...
Road collapse paralyses 12 villages in Cumilla
Hundreds of residents in 12 villages of Debidwar, Cumilla have been left stranded after a vital road, renovated less than a year ago spending Tk 1 crore, collapsed on Monday...
EC likely to announce election roadmap today
The Election Commission has approved the final roadmap for the 13th National parliamentary elections and is set to publish it on Thursday, according to the commission鈥檚 senior secretary Akhtar Ahmed...
Govt should take multipronged approach to end rape culture
THIS is worrying that incidents of sexual violence and rape are increasing. The Bangladesh Women鈥檚 Council reported a rise in gender-based violence in 2024, with the majority of the victims being girl children. There is an alarming surge in child marriage too. In 2024, about 20 cases of child marriage were reported whereas in the first six months of this year, the number is...
Enforced disappearances should never happen in Bangladesh again, says Fortify Rights
Fortify Rights has said the Bangladesh government must ensure accountability for cases of enforced disappearances during the brutal rule of the country鈥檚 deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina and provide reparations for victims鈥� families and survivors...
2.6m cft recovered so far, fresh drive begins today
About 26 lakh cubic feet of stones looted from popular tourist spot Sadapathar at Bholaganj area under Companiganj upazila in Sylhet were recovered till Tuesday afternoon, with the three-day deadline set by the district administration for returning stolen stones voluntarily to escape punishment ending...
AD hears on review of caretaker govt verdict
The Appellate Division on Thursday began hearing a review petition challenging its 2011 verdict that annulled the constitutional provision for a non-party caretaker government, a system once credited with ensuring neutral national elections in Bangladesh...
60pc rape victims children, 28pc perpetrator aged 11鈥�30
A survey by a woman rights organisation has revealed that in 2024, a staggering 60 per cent of the girl children who faced violence were victims of rape...
DSE warns investors about social media frauds
Dhaka Stock Exchange acting managing director Mohammad Asadur Rahman on Tuesday urged the investors not to fall prey to fraud rings that lure people with promises of high returns through WhatsApp, Facebook and other social media platforms...
Tomoshibi Academy launches Japanese language school in Dhaka
Tomoshibi Academy on Sunday launched Japanese Language School in Dhaka to empower Bangladeshi youth.
10 collect nominations papers on second day
On the second day of nomination form distribution for the long-awaited Rajshahi University Central Students鈥� Union, hall union and senate representative elections, only 10 candidates collected forms on Monday, compared with five on the opening day...
BGMEA makes 鈥楿nit Price鈥� entry mandatory in UD
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association has urged its members to include the unit price of both imported raw materials and exportable readymade garment items when submitting utilisation declaration applications through its software, effective from September 1...
JMI opens Apollo Clinic in Dhaka
Apollo Clinic, a subsidiary of India鈥檚 international hospital chain Apollo, is now in Dhaka to offer its medical services to patients in Bangladesh, said a press release...
Mbappe fires Madrid to victory at Oviedo
Kylian Mbappe was again on target for Real Madrid as they overcame Real Oviedo 3-0 in La Liga on Sunday.
Bangladesh Jasod urges Pakistan to offer apology
Leaders of the Bangladesh Jasod on Sunday urged the government of Pakistan to offer an apology for committing atrocities on the unarmed people of Bangladesh during the war of independence in 1971...
