Rights
Quota protest: Students to boycott classes, exams from Sunday
Students announce fresh programmes demanding the abolishment of quota system in govt jobs
Writ petition seeks govt policy on paternity leave
A writ petition was filed with the High Court today seeking its directive on the government to formulate a paternity leave policy for the employees at all institutions of the country.
Recognise women's domestic work as economic activity: JS body
A parliamentary body today recommended that the government recognise women's domestic work as an economic activity
9 out of 10 children in Bangladesh face violent discipline at home
In Bangladesh, 9 out of 10 children aged 1-14 years face violent discipline each month by caregivers. Over 45 million children in the country are affected by this issue, according to new UNICEF data
60 eminent citizens protest eviction
Sixty eminent citizens have expressed their anger over Dhaka South City Corporation’s attempt to evict the Harijan community of Miranzilla City Colony without providing rehabilitation
Don't evict residents from Miranzilla Harijan Colony: HC
The High Court today ordered the authorities concerned not to evict Miron Jolla Harijan City Colony at Aga Sadek Lane in Dhaka until an alternative arrangement for its residents is ensured
Int’l Day of Play / 9 out of 10 Bangladeshi children face abuse at home
Says Unicef in a study covering children aged 1 to 14 years old
Inclusive education key to empowering marginalised communities: speakers
Empowering marginalised communities through inclusive education is the key to eradicating deep-rooted discrimination, emphasised speakers at a discussion
'Rehabilitate evicted Harijans in their existing colony immediately'
Says Rastro Songskar Andolan in a statement
Unicef, BBS launch project to collect data on children, women
Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) and Unicef officially announced the launch of the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS): Round 7 (2024-2025) to collect essential data on children and women, gathering critical evidence on their lives and access to essential services..The launching
Event launched to distribute Tk 1.9385 billion to 96,928 vulnerable women
In order to support vulnerable women in income-generating activities and businesses, Simeen Hussain Rimi, state minister for the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs (MoWCA), inaugurated the distribution of Tk 1.9385 billion in cheques to 96,928 women beneficiaries of a project today.
All govt entities obligated to disclose information: CIC
All public entities would be obligated to disclose information in the future, said Chief Information Commissioner Dr Abdul Malek today
BU students block Dhaka-Barishal highway protesting quota reinstatement
Students from Barishal University (BU) blocked the Dhaka-Barisal highway today, protesting a High Court order that ordered the restoration of 30 percent quota for children of freedom fighters, in first and second class government jobs
Afroza’s death in custody: Mahila Parishad, BLAST demand fair probe
Bangladesh Mahila Parishad and Bangladesh Legal Aid and Services Trust (BLAST) today demanded a fair investigation into the death of Afroza Begum in police custody in Jashore on Sunday
Solidarity with Palestine: Shahidul Alam returns honorary UK university doctorate
Eminent photographer Shahidul Alam has returned his honorary doctorate degree from the University of the Arts London for supporting the Israeli occupation of Palestine
RMG workers demand wages, Eid bonus by June 10
Bangladesh Garment Sramik Sanghati, an RMG workers' platform, demonstrated in Dhaka today, demanding full salaries with overtime and Eid bonuses by June 10
