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Draft NHRC ordinance to boost commission's power, independence
Draft NHRC ordinance to boost commission's power, independence
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Draft NHRC ordinance to boost commission's power, independence

Amendments are being brought to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Act-2009. These changes aim to empower the NHRC, which has been operating with limited power and independence, by enhancing its own authority and ensuring unhindered freedom in its work to guarantee the protection and development of human rights. Furthermore, the amendments mandate that the appointment of its Chairman and members must be done through a transparent, open, and competitive process. After the Law Commission's recommendations, the amendment is currently with the Ministry of Law for vetting. The Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Ministry of Law has confirmed this information.

End of property disputes, sufferings over inheritance
End of property disputes, sufferings over inheritance
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End of property disputes, sufferings over inheritance

Conflicts among siblings and relatives over inherited property have been a long-standing issue in Bangladesh. Every day, countless civil cases are filed in the country’s courts regarding land ownership disputes. On top of that, errors in various land surveys and documentation frequently cause further harassment. However, final settlements often take years, if not decades. To address such prolonged disputes and reduce family conflicts over inheritance, the government has amended the Inheritance Law. According to the Ministry of Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs, the amended law will come into effect on September 7.

Special initiative by SC to reduce backlog of old pending cases
Special initiative by SC to reduce backlog of old pending cases
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Special initiative by SC to reduce backlog of old pending cases

At present, a total of 4,516,603 cases are pending across all courts in Bangladesh. Almost all of these cases were filed between 1990 and June 2025. Among them, the High Court Division of the Supreme Court (SC) alone has 589,751 pending cases.

Mahfuza Khanam: Sudden demise of a noble soul
Mahfuza Khanam: Sudden demise of a noble soul
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Mahfuza Khanam: Sudden demise of a noble soul

Educationist, women leader, social worker, freedom fighter and the first and so far only female VP of Dhaka University Central Students' Union, Professor Mahfuza Khanam, passed away on Tuesday morning. The death of Professor Mahfuza Khanam, wife of Supreme Court senior lawyer and former Law Minister Barrister Shafique Ahmed, has cast a shadow of grief over every field that was graced by her vibrant presence.

16,000 cases withdrawn, 18 reforms implemented
16,000 cases withdrawn
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16,000 cases withdrawn, 18 reforms implemented

Following the mass uprising, the current interim government began its journey on August 8, 2024, amid high public expectations. Over the past year, the Law Ministry has carried out nearly 18 reform initiatives to realize the aspirations of that uprising. During this period, the ministry has withdrawn around 16,000 politically motivated harassment cases filed before August 8 last year, particularly those lodged between 2009 and August 7, 2024.

When will journalists be free from harassment cases?
When will journalists be free from harassment cases?
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When will journalists be free from harassment cases?

After the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government on August 5 last year, more than 250 journalists have been charged with one or more murder cases across the country. In most of these cases, journalists were accused of false charges in cases involving injuries and deaths in various parts of the country, including the capital Dhaka, during the mass uprising in July-August. Legal experts have commented that such arbitrary murder cases against journalists are an abuse of the law and a serious blow to free journalism.

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