In a sense, that was the beginning of the practice of freedom of the press in Bangladesh. We thought that along with the restoration of democracy, good winds have blown on journalism as well. But in a country where a law can be made to protect the murderers of a leader like Bangabandhu and a […]
Japan: Could the future be female?
A research by the non-governmental organization South Asian Network on Economic Modeling (SANEM) showed that garment factory workers in this country earn less than is necessary to meet basic needs including food, shelter and medical care. In the three months from April to June 2022, he has earned an average of 9,984 taka per month. […]
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Joint Secretary Enamul Haq claimed that he had gone to Naugaon from Rajshahi on official work on March 22. That day at 11:00 am they informed a RAB patrolling team at Naogaon bus stand about being cheated, immediately RAB team came to rescue Jasmine by arresting her. He was arrested by RAB at 11:50. RAB […]
Director (Local Government) in the office of Rangpur Divisional Commissioner Mohammad Fazlul Kabir attended the meeting as the chief guest, which was chaired by Ashiq Billah, head of Plan International Bangladesh’s central and northern regions. Rashida Akhtar, Adviser – Child Protection and Gender Justice, Plan International Bangladesh, made a presentation on the draft report of […]
“Deteriorating conditions in migrant facilities at the border mean that asylum seekers are at unnecessary risk,” said the humanitarian organization International Rescue Committee. It added, “Robust systems along Mexico’s migration corridors are critical to providing asylum seekers with the protections they need to survive.” The US ambassador to Mexico, Ken Salazar, said the tragedy “reminds […]
Speaking to Prothom Alo on Tuesday afternoon, Commander Khandekar Al Moeen, Director (Law and Media Wing) of the RAB, said, “It is being investigated whether any agency (RAB) is responsible for the death of Sultana Jasmine. whether the member was negligent or not. If evidence of negligence is found against anyone, action will definitely be […]
‘Observers did not consider the last parliamentary election free and fair’
Actress Mahiya Mahi alleged in a Facebook Live on Friday that her husband Rakib Sarkar’s car showroom in Ghazipur was vandalized over a land dispute. He also leveled an allegation against the commissioner of the Ghazipur Metropolitan Police (GMP). The next day the police registered a case against Mahiya Mahi and her husband under the […]
US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Bureau of Labor, Cara McDonald has postponed her visit to Dhaka. Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Director General of Public Diplomacy Wing Saheli Sabreen confirmed this to Prothom Alo Meanwhile, the US Embassy in Dhaka also said that the visit is not […]
Mohammad Ismail says four of his relatives were killed by gunmen in Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh between April and October last year. He recalls a September night when, he says, he almost met the same fate: masked men abducted him, chopped off parts of his left arm and leg, and dumped him in a […]
Referring to the criminal activities of the Rohingya people who have taken refuge in Bangladesh, the minister said that they (Rohingya people) usually fight with each other with firearms, divided into several sub-groups. “Rohingya scale barbed wire fence and cross into Myanmar to smuggle yaba. They have brutally killed a DGFI officer in Tambru camp […]
The United States emphasizes democracy, human rights, freedom of speech, and freedom of expression. At the same time, the country feels that the right of the people to do politics is important. The US has promised that questions will be raised and if needed, advice will be given if there is a crisis on the […]
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on Thursday expressed its concern over an international media report on the purchase of highly controversial surveillance technology from Israel by the Government of Bangladesh. In the absence of specific policies, the use of such technology would pose a serious risk of undermining several fundamental constitutional rights, the corruption watchdog said […]