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Why law and order situation still uncontrolled a year after mass uprising
Why law and order situation still uncontrolled a year after mass uprising
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Why law and order situation still uncontrolled a year after mass uprising

Bangladesh is currently going through a phase of commemorating the mass uprising. Through various events, the unprecedented fiery moments of last year are being remembered with pride. But it must also be said with regret that the uprising is perhaps not being remembered with the brightness it deserves. The reason for this lies in a sense of insecurity among the people. This insecurity is not only about day-to-day life, but also about the future of Bangladesh. On one hand, the deterioration of law and order threatens public safety, and on the other, economic and political instability also leaves citizens feeling insecure about the future.

Take action against arbitration cruelty
Take action against arbitration cruelty
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Take action against arbitration cruelty

Arbitration adjudication is a symbol of an ancient society that still exists in Bangladesh. While many social issues may be resolved through arbitration meeting, it never establishes the rule of law. More importantly, arbitration decisions almost always favour the powerful. Even more alarming is that arbitration proceedings often turn into violence and murder. A recent example of this was seen in the Hathazari upazila of Chattogram. According to information published in the media today (3 August), a father was allegedly beaten to death during a arbitration meeting convened over the 'abduction and marriage' of his teenage daughter in Chattogram.

Hold elections of central student unions of all universities
DUCSU, RUCSU and JUCSU
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Hold elections of central student unions of all universities

This is because such elections are immensely important in nurturing future leadership in the country. It is often said that DUCSU is the breeding ground for political leadership. Many of the country's political leaders had their initiation into politics on the Dhaka University campus. By contesting in DUCSU elections, these leaders began their journey in representative politics. For this reason, DUCSU was once called the second parliament of the country.

Ensure punishment for crimes committed by political party leaders, activists
political party leaders
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Ensure punishment for crimes committed by political party leaders, activists

The practice of occupying others’ property to establish party political offices has long been prevalent in Bangladesh. Numerous incidents of murder, killing, and violence have occurred over this issue. Recently, the nation witnessed yet another brutal killing of this nature. According to news reports, in an area of Narayanganj, a local office of a political party had long been set up inside an individual's personal shop. The actual owner of the shop, despite repeated requests, could not get the office removed. Eventually, when he demanded the rightful rent for the shop, he was brutally beaten to death.

Form high-level investigative committee to probe Muradnagar incidents
Muradnagar incidents
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Form high-level investigative committee to probe Muradnagar incidents

Since the current interim government came to power, Muradnagar in Cumilla has repeatedly been in the spotlight for the perpetration of brutal crimes. Particularly shocking was the killings of a mother, brother, and sister from the same family by hacking and crushing with stones in broad daylight, and the stripping and torture of a local female schoolteacher inside an educational institution, which caused a nationwide uproar. In addition, a private television channel’s investigative report this week has brought to light several other horrifying terrorist incidents.

Why abuse of women-children on public transport without redress
women-children on public transport
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Why abuse of women-children on public transport without redress

When travelling by vehicle, the ticket issued by the transport authority often contains the phrase ‘May your journey be safe’. But the question is, how safe is a passenger when travelling by public transport in Bangladesh? In particular, the matter that has now become a cause for concern is the abuse and rape of women and children on public transport. This is undoubtedly alarming and a major obstacle to women's empowerment.

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