Need for child-friendly legal provisions
The recent statement by UN Special Representative on Violence Against Children, Najat Maalla M'jid serves as a stark reminder of the need to address the vulnerabilities of children and youth in legal procedure. As Bangladesh is navigating a period of transition, she called on the new interim government to seize...
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Preparation against mpox
Considering the upsurge of mpox in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and other African nations, the WHO Director-General (DG), Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on August 14 declared that it was a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). The reason for the concern is that the type of mpox...
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Not committing mistakes set for correction
The ugly incidents that happened on August 15 in areas around the now torched Bangabandhu Memorial Museum on Road No. 32, Dhanmondi have prompted one of the coordinators of the anti-discrimination movement to condemn those in unequivocal terms. Three other coordinators also denounced the reprehensible acts but one of them...
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Asset declaration and accountability of govt. employees
In July, the High Court directed government employees and their family members to strictly adhere to the rules concerning the declaration and filing of assets. The court emphasised that Rule 13 of the Government Servants (Conduct) Rules, 1979, must be strictly enforced.According to this law, every government employee is required...
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Preparedness for prevention of Mpox
The global alert regarding the spread of mpox (formerly known as monkeypox), particularly in several African countries, serves as a stark reminder of the critical importance of vigilance and preparedness in safeguarding public health. With the virus potentially spreading beyond its initial regions, the threat to countries like Bangladesh is...
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