Staff Reporter
A terrifying trend is quietly spreading on social media. ‘High voltage stun guns’ are now being openly sold on various Facebook pages and groups. The advertisements claim that this is an effective weapon for self-defense. But according to experts, this stun gun can pose a serious risk not only to the user but also to the life of the potential victim.
'July Declaration' is now at the center of discussions in the political arena across the country, including the capital. Various opinions and reactions have emerged from various political parties and leaders regarding this declaration, announced a year after the 2024 mass uprising. Some see it as the beginning of new possibilities, while others question its necessity.
However, the dream of a democratic dawn that inspired millions now lies in deep disillusionment. Though a year has passed since the transfer of power, the country’s law and order situation remains fragile and deteriorating. Experts say crime and violence have reached alarming levels.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), established in 2009 as Bangladesh’s primary state institution for the protection of human rights, has effectively become inactive and leaderless. For the past eight months, this vital institution has remained non-functional.
A shadow of mourning has descended across Dhaka, with eyes full of fear and lips asking questions.
From positions of political power to the isolation of prison cells—it’s a dramatic shift of fate. Once influential figures shaping key decisions in national politics, several top Awami League leaders now find themselves confined within the walls of Kashimpur Central Jail. Among 26 VIP inmates held there, a number are prominent Awami League politicians whose past affluence and current solitude form a striking contrast.