Transforming BBS
The Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) earned enough infamy for inaccurate, biased, distorted and even fictitious data over the years. Based on those data provided for creating social and economic indices, there was hardly any chance of getting a real picture of various aspects of the national life including even...
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Reforming human rights commission
An independent, strong and effective human rights commission is indispensable for the protection and promotion of human rights. For decades, Bangladesh has faced censure both within the country and abroad for violation of human rights, particularly in the form of extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances. But its National Human Rights...
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Human trafficking from Cox's Bazar
Cox's Bazar has become a regular route for human trafficking by sea in recent years, particularly after more than 1.4 million Rohingya took refuge there. With the sea remaining calm between the monsoon and winter, smuggling rings exploit this period to operate freely. At a meeting on 2 September, law...
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Child marriage - a barrier to girls' education
In our society, many girls are still married off at a young age during their school years. This harmful practice of child marriage not only robs them of their childhood but also creates a serious barrier to their secondary education.Secondary school is a crucial period when students build the foundation...
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