Leaders of minority communities have alleged that the ruling Awami League has not fulfilled its election-time commitments to ensure the safety and rights of the community.

The election manifesto of the Awami League for the 11th general election contained a section titled “Path to Prosperity” titled – “Ethnic Groups, Religious Minorities and Backward Communities”. This section included various commitments to minority communities. Restoring the rights of the rightful owners through amendments to the Vested Property Act was one of the top […]

Votes for government insiders ‘disappeared’ in leadership year after year

There was no voting in several commodity-based organizations including knitwear industry owners’ organization BKMEA, real estate agents’ organization REHAB and plastic products manufacturers and exporters’ organization BPGME. Even in FBCCI, the apex body of businessmen, no voting took place twice in a row. The last elections were held in July last year. People associated with […]

Dengue outbreak in Bangladesh: Local government struggles to control mosquito population

As per the national guidelines of LGD, committees will be formed at the national, municipal corporation, municipality and union levels. The committee will meet once a month and will also implement all the activities for the prevention of mosquito-borne diseases. The LDG said that the National Committee has held five meetings on this so far […]