A move by the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the infamous National Telecommunications Monitoring Centre (NTMC) was reportedly underway last month. The BSEC sought approval for this from the Financial Institutions Division--- another setup created by the ousted government with the...
Read moreThroughout Bangladesh, people are reveling in their newfound freedoms like someone who's been incarcerated in solitary confinement and seen no sunlight or inhaled fresh air for over a decade. They had all but forgotten the freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, and the ability to voice their demands freely. This newfound...
Read moreAn independent judiciary is a cornerstone of any democratic society where justice is administered without bias or external influence.In Bangladesh, this basic element of a democracy was under severe strain as we have seen that ruling parties, in some cases, preferred to appoint loyal people as judges and law officers.This...
Read moreThe vast majority of the country's 19 crore SIM users belong to the low-income segment of society, who are already grappling with the rising cost of living. Just as everyone is deeply concerned about the escalating prices of essential commodities, there is also growing anxiety over the increasing costs of...
Read moreA new chapter in Bangladesh's history has begun with toppling of Sheikh Hasina's autocratic regime following an unprecedented mass movement led by students. This marks a significant step towards establishing a Bangladesh based on equality, honesty, and justice.In recent years, it has become commonplace for the student organisations of the...
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