Court will decide on quota: edu minister

Education Minister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury today said the quota issue is now under trial
7 July 2024

Students withdraw Karwan Bazar, Bangla Motor blockades after an hour

Students demonstrating against the quota system in government jobs have withdrawn their blockades from Karwan Bazar and Bangla motor intersections in Dhaka this evening, nearly one hour after they blocked the intersections as part of their "Bangla Blockade" programme.
7 July 2024

Quota protest: Students to boycott classes, exams from Sunday

Students announce fresh programmes demanding the abolishment of quota system in govt jobs
4 July 2024

Writ petition seeks govt policy on paternity leave

A writ petition was filed with the High Court today seeking its directive on the government to formulate a paternity leave policy for the employees at all institutions of the country.
3 July 2024

Recognise women's domestic work as economic activity: JS body

A parliamentary body today recommended that the government recognise women's domestic work as an economic activity
26 June 2024

Breaking barriers through arts and crafts

Persons with disabilities excel with DRRA support
17 June 2024

9 out of 10 children in Bangladesh face violent discipline at home

In Bangladesh, 9 out of 10 children aged 1-14 years face violent discipline each month by caregivers. Over 45 million children in the country are affected by this issue, according to new UNICEF data
13 June 2024

60 eminent citizens protest eviction

Sixty eminent citizens have expressed their anger over Dhaka South City Corporation’s attempt to evict the Harijan community of Miranzilla City Colony without providing rehabilitation
13 June 2024

Don't evict residents from Miranzilla Harijan Colony: HC

The High Court today ordered the authorities concerned not to evict Miron Jolla Harijan City Colony at Aga Sadek Lane in Dhaka until an alternative arrangement for its residents is ensured
13 June 2024

9 out of 10 Bangladeshi children face abuse at home

Says Unicef in a study covering children aged 1 to 14 years old
13 June 2024

Inclusive education key to empowering marginalised communities: speakers

Empowering marginalised communities through inclusive education is the key to eradicating deep-rooted discrimination, emphasised speakers at a discussion
12 June 2024
12 June 2024
12 June 2024

Unicef, BBS launch project to collect data on children, women

Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) and Unicef officially announced the launch of the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS): Round 7 (2024-2025) to collect essential data on children and women, gathering critical evidence on their lives and access to essential services..The launching
11 June 2024

Event launched to distribute Tk 1.9385 billion to 96,928 vulnerable women

In order to support vulnerable women in income-generating activities and businesses, Simeen Hussain Rimi, state minister for the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs (MoWCA), inaugurated the distribution of Tk 1.9385 billion in cheques to 96,928 women beneficiaries of a project today.
11 June 2024

All govt entities obligated to disclose information: CIC

All public entities would be obligated to disclose information in the future, said Chief Information Commissioner Dr Abdul Malek today
9 June 2024

BU students block Dhaka-Barishal highway protesting quota reinstatement

Students from Barishal University (BU) blocked the Dhaka-Barisal highway today, protesting a High Court order that ordered the restoration of 30 percent quota for children of freedom fighters, in first and second class government jobs
9 June 2024

Afroza’s death in custody: Mahila Parishad, BLAST demand fair probe

Bangladesh Mahila Parishad and Bangladesh Legal Aid and Services Trust (BLAST) today demanded a fair investigation into the death of Afroza Begum in police custody in Jashore on Sunday
4 June 2024

Solidarity with Palestine: Shahidul Alam returns honorary UK university doctorate

Eminent photographer Shahidul Alam has returned his honorary doctorate degree from the University of the Arts London for supporting the Israeli occupation of Palestine
2 June 2024

RMG workers demand wages, Eid bonus by June 10

Bangladesh Garment Sramik Sanghati, an RMG workers' platform, demonstrated in Dhaka today, demanding full salaries with overtime and Eid bonuses by June 10
1 June 2024