A Police Contingent Returning Home from Peacekeeping Mission
A contingent of Bangladesh Police deployed in the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is returning home. Their return is scheduled to be completed by October 20. Sources say the decision was made due to budget constraints in the UN peacekeeping mission.
Volker Turk urges interim government not to repeat human rights violations and repression
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk has strongly urged the interim government of Bangladesh to ensure that human rights violations and repression do not recur in the country. He also described the initiation of judicial processes against those accused of enforced disappearances and torture during the previous government as an important step towards accountability. This call was made in a statement on Wednesday.
TIB Criticizes Govt for Holding Accused Army Officers in Cantonment Custody
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) raises concern over the government’s decision to keep military officers accused of crimes against humanity in cantonment custody, citing constitutional violations and legal inequality.
Chemical Explosion in Dhaka’s Rupnagar: 16 Dead in Garment Factory Blaze
At least 16 people died in a devastating fire following a suspected chemical explosion in a garment factory in Dhaka's Rupnagar. The facility had no fire safety licence or emergency exits.
9 Killed in Chemical Warehouse Fire in Dhaka’s Rupnagar
At least nine people were killed in a fire that broke out at a chemical warehouse in Dhaka’s Rupnagar area on Monday.
76% of Ever-Married Women in Bangladesh Victims of Spousal Violence: BBS-UNFPA Survey
About 76 percent of ever-married women in Bangladesh have experienced some form of violence by their husbands in their lifetime, according to the Violence Against Women (VAW) Survey 2024 released on Monday.
Press Freedom Under Threat: BJIM Decries Violence Against Journalists
Bangladeshi Journalists in International Media (BJIM) has expressed serious concern over a series of violent assaults and threats targeting journalists across various districts in Bangladesh. According to a statement issued yesterday, the attacks allegedly involve local miscreants, charity owners, and even members of law enforcement agencies.
Media Reform: Govt Must Explain Delay, Says Commission Chief
Kamal Ahmed, head of the Media Reform Commission, on Sunday urged the government to clarify why it has not yet implemented the commission’s recommendations, even five months after submission.
Security Tightened at US Embassy in Dhaka Following Threat Alert
Security has been significantly heightened at the US Embassy in Dhaka following credible intelligence regarding a possible attack. The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has deployed its specialised SWAT unit to the embassy premises to address the potential threat.
Soybean Oil Price Increased Five Times in 13 Months
The prices of edible oils, including bottled soybean oil, have been raised once again by refiners, even though the Ministry of Commerce has not yet given its final approval. The announcement came through a press release issued by the Bangladesh Vegetable Oil Refiners and Vanaspati Manufacturers Association on Monday.