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, by ABBAS Qammar, Pakistan Kissan Rabita Committee - PKRC
On this International Workers’ Day, the Pakistan Kissan Rabita Committee (PKRC) stands in solidarity with the millions of workers across Pakistan — particularly those in agriculture, who remain among the most invisible, underpaid, and exploited segments of the working class.
Agricultural (…)
, by ESSF
We strongly condemns the arbitrary arrest and continued detention of Ms Meghna Alam, Chairperson of the Miss Bangladesh Foundation, under the Special Powers Act of 1974. This act of repression reflects broader structural failings in the protection of civil liberties and human rights in (…)
In the wake of public outrage, Law Adviser Asif Nazrul yesterday said the way model Meghna Alam was detained was not right.
The High Court also questioned the legality of Meghna’s 30-day detention under the Special Powers Act.
On Saturday, the chief of the DMP’s Detective Branch, which (…)
, by Staff Correspondent, bdnews24.com
DB police arrested the model from her home in Dhaka’s Bashundhara Residential Area on Apr 9
HC asks why Meghna should not be freed
The High Court has issued a rule asking why the detention of model Meghna Alam under the Special Powers Act should not be declared illegal.
The rule also asked (…)
, by AFP, Khaleej Times
Meghna Alam is being held without charge after falsely accusing ’important individuals’ with intent to worsen Bangladesh’s diplomatic ties, say police
Meghna Alam, an ex-beauty queen named Miss Earth Bangladesh in 2020, livestreamed what she said was an attempt to break into her home on (…)
, by The Daily Star
The Gonotantrik Odhikar Committee today called for the immediate release of Meghna Alam, chairperson of the Miss Bangladesh Foundation, condemning her detention and remand as indicative of “autocratic behaviour” by both law enforcement and the judicial system in contemporary Bangladesh.
Meghna (…)
A well-known figure in Bangladesh and the global pageantry circuit, former Miss Earth Bangladesh Meghna Alam, was detained by police detectives under the Special Powers Act on April 9 for allegedly posing a “threat to public safety, law, and order”.
Before her arrest, Meghna posted multiple (…)
, by Correspondent(s)
Court sends her to jail under Special Powers Act
Model and Miss Bangladesh Foundation Chairperson Meghna Alam was detained and sent to jail for 30 days under the Special Powers Act of 1974 following a late-night court hearing on Thursday, drawing widespread criticism over the use of what many (…)
, by Amnesty International South Asia
The draconian legislation, with vague, overbroad provisions, has historically been used to arbitrarily detain people for long periods of time, without charge, and without judicial oversight. These all constitute gross violations of due process safeguards and international human rights standards (…)
, by PAPRI Jesmin
Facing competition from Vietnam and Cambodia, factories are using automation and surveillance to ramp up production and cut labor costs.
Automation in Dhaka’s garment factories is leading to job cuts, especially for women. Smart surveillance devices monitor workers as factories struggle to (…)
, by ETHIRAJAN Anbarasan
A 22-member Bangladeshi delegation of political leaders, civil society activists, academics and journalists have begun a 10-day visit to China.
Abdul Moyeen Khan, a senior official from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, is leading the delegation in Beijing. Getty Image
They will be having (…)
, by NAJI Cyrus
Reports from the United Nations and Human Rights Watch confirm the Awami League regime’s responsibility for the bloodshed of the Monsoon Revolution, but also warn the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government about persisting abusive practices
“ARREST THE RINGLEADERS of the protests, the (…)
, by New Age (Bangladesh)
Several rights organisations on Sunday placed suggestions to reform commissions, upholding equality and dignity of women in every sphere in society, including workplaces.
At a press conference held at Dhaka Reporters Unity in the capital, Socialist Women’s Forum placed a 17-point suggestion to (…)
, by BERGMAN David, STACEY Kiran
Anti-money laundering officials in Bangladesh have demanded bank account details for Tulip Siddiq, the UK anti-corruption minister, in the latest escalation of the inquiries into her family’s financial interests.
The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU), which investigates money (…)
, by BKF, HOSSAIN Palash
Bangladesh Kishani Sabha Central Committee Vice President and Barisal District Unit President Runa Laila Sonali released on bail from Barisal Judge Court in Barisal
Today, January 5, 2025, Bangladesh Kishani Sabha Central Leader and Barisal District Unit President Runa Laila Sonali was (…)
, by 20 organizations
Strong protest and condemnation of the arrest of Runa Laila Sonali, Vice President of the Central Committee of Bangladesh Kishani Sabha and Barisal district branch, in a false, fabricated, baseless and conspiratorial case
Today, 28 December 2024, Bangladesh Krishak Federation President (…)
, by CPB (ML)
Seven years of the reorganization of the Communist Party of Bangladesh-ML (CPBML) celebrated in Dhaka, Bangladesh
On the occasion of the 7th year of the reorganization of the Communist Party of Bangladesh-ML (CPBML), a discussion meeting was held at the party’s central office in Dhaka on 29 (…)
, by RONY Rezaul Karim
The Shobar Age Bangladesh concert last week demonstrated the joy of diversity.
Hasan, who was once one of Bangladesh’s most beloved and influential rock singers, made a long-awaited return to the stage on December 16, on the nation’s Victory Day.
The rock icon had been absent from the stage (…)
, by MUHAMMAD Anu
During the period when Bangladesh was still a part of Pakistan, the resistance of its people began against ethnic discrimination, regional disparities, economic inequality, oppression, military rule, and ultimately the denial of elections and the perpetration of genocide. The Liberation War was (…)
, by MUSTAFA Kallol
Through a mass uprising of students and the public, the highly corrupt and oppressive autocratic rule under Sheikh Hasina came to an end on August 5. Understanding the political economy behind why Sheikh Hasina’s government, once elected with overwhelming public support, became deeply despised (…)
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