At the same time, this review process should not be left solely to decision making at the local level, which risks inconsistency and potential corruption. A centralized, independent unit consisting of senior police officers and prosecutors should be established to oversee the review. Such a body could also coordinate with International Criminal Tribunal investigations to […]
A large number of human rights lawyers voluntarily provided free legal consultation at this event. They included advocate Zia Habib Ahsan, general secretary of BHRF; Advocate Syed Mohammed Haroon, Member of the Board of Trustees and Secretary of Chattogram Metrograss Branch; Advocate HM Jasim Uddin, Secretary of Chattogram District Branch; Advocate Jannatul Naeem Rumana, President […]
He added, “We will continue to encourage the Bangladeshi government to ensure a fair and transparent legal process for Dr. Yunus as the appeals process continues, but I have no action to preview.” Another journalist drew Miller's attention to a recent allegation made by Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. He said, “Bangladesh's ruling Prime Minister […]
If the government says that it will not protect those who are accused of corruption, then we can also expect that the government will not spare anyone. Those who are accused have retired. But it is expected that the government will not exert any influence in the case of those who are accused. If the […]
It was alleged in the case that the recruitment of workers or employees of Grameen Telecom was not made permanent even after the completion of their apprenticeship period as per the Labor Act, 2006 and Labor Rules, 2015. Annual leave, encashment of leave and leave in lieu of cash payment were not given to workers […]
Earlier, the government had amended the Telecom Act in 2006 and 2010, amending some sections. This time the draft included almost everything from the previous Act. However, the proposed law does not mention whether the previous Act would be repealed. It only states that the Telegraph Act 1885 and the Wireless Act 1933 will be […]
Minister of State Palak said, “The decision has been taken by the Law Minister. Last February he gave me guidance on what we think about artificial intelligence and how ready we are to make the law. After that, we Discussed with information technology consultant.” and who have studied artificial intelligence. He further said, “Later, we […]
On February 5, the HC issued an order with an injunction after a preliminary hearing on the appeal filed by plaintiff DIFE. The ruling asks why the Labor Appellate Tribunal's January 28 stay on the January 1 order of the Third Labor Court would not be set aside. The hearing on the decision took place […]
The image of the country is not tarnished by what Khadijatul Kubra said, but rather when she is put in jail for the 'crime' of speaking. The honorable judge, who quashed the two cases against Khadija, not only delivered justice but also raised the image of the court and to some extent the country. 3. […]
Government policy-makers did not feel the need to pay attention to the concerns of media stakeholders regarding the Digital Security Act. It was only when the United Nations Human Rights Commission took a strict stance against this law that the government came to its senses. The ministers said, yes, the law will be amended. It […]
The number of people injured by acid was 496 in 2002, which has greatly reduced due to the roles of various social organizations, the media and government legislation. The number of acid victims was 22 in 2018 but it increased to 29 in 2022. Women, followed by children, are the main victims of acid attacks. […]