'Voice for Reform' flags concern over stalling of key reforms
Speakers at a dialogue expressed deep concern over the stalling of key reforms, warning that the repeal of ordinances related to judicial independence and preventing enforced disappearances poses a grave threat to human rights and good governance.They also urged the government to honour the mandate of the '24 mass uprising.'Voice...
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Jamaat Ameer calls for mass movement, vows to uphold referendum verdict
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer and leader of the opposition in parliament Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has warned of a resurgence of "neo-fascism" in the country and pledged to implement the referendum verdict.He called upon the people to join a movement to resist what he described as attempts to revive neo-fascism and to...
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Constitution amendment a must to put democratic journey on right track: Chief whip
Chief Whip Nurul Islam Moni on Monday said there is no alternative to amending the Constitution to put Bangladesh's democratic journey on the right track, reports UNB."The previous fascist government changed the Constitution for its own benefits. This Constitution must be made people-friendly again for the benefit of the people,"...
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HC grants bail to Baul artiste Abul Sarkar
The High Court (HC) has granted bail to Baul artiste Abul Sarkar in a case over hurting religious sentiments, reports bdnews24.com.The bench of Justice Md Atoar Rahman and Justice Md Sagir Hossain gave the order on Monday.However, Sarkar still has another case pending against him, which could bar his release...
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Seminar on HC original jurisdiction held at JU
A career guidance seminar titled "Original Jurisdiction of the High Court Division: Company, Writ and Admiralty Frameworks" was held at Jahangirnagar University on Sunday.The seminar was organised by the Department of Law and Justice in association with the Career Club and took place at the seminar room of Zahir Raihan...
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