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Is separate secretariat sufficient to pave way for independent judiciary?
The independence of the judiciary means the ability to conduct justice independently, free from interference from the legislative and executive branches. The Constitution of Bangladesh also mentions the establishment of an independent and impartial judiciary. The judiciary has not been able to become independent even in the last 26 years since the verdict in the Masdar Hossain case. Finally on November 30, the Supreme Court issued a Secretariat Ordinance for the complete independence of the judiciary. However, legal experts have expressed doubts about whether this separate secretariat will be sufficient for the complete independence of the judiciary.
An afternoon with CRP founder Valerie Ann Taylor
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is being observed across the globe today (December 3). And, this is the best occasion to share my personal thought about my inspiration, Sister Valerie Ann Taylor. The story of Valerie Ann Taylor inspires all those who care for the distressed and the differently able.
Tarique Rahman's homecoming or no return home
The situation that has arisen regarding BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman's homecoming or lack of it reminds me of the famous novel 'Putulnacher Itikatha' by Manik Bandyopadhyay. The name of the novel is symbolic. The novelist has arranged the characters in such a way that they all move like puppets pulled by an invisible thread.
TowerCo working to reduce internet costs; Indoor infrastructure sharing crucial
In the backdrop of ongoing disputes between operators and tower companies over telecom infrastructure sharing, the formation of the TowerCo Association, 5G rollout, internet pricing, and broader telecom policy issues, Al-Amin Dewan sat down with Sunil Isaac, Managing Director of Edotco Bangladesh and President of the TowerCo Association, to discuss the state and future of tower infrastructure in Bangladesh.
Highly risky areas across Dhaka
Dhaka, home to about 20 million people, is now a highly risky city regarding earthquakes. Because the Madhupur Fault of the tectonic plate, which is within 60 kilometers of this city, has become active again where pressure has been building up for about 400 years. The sub-plates near this plate are also within 20 kilometers of Dhaka city. If a massive earthquake occurs when the strong pressure of these plates is released, a terrible disaster will befall the capital Dhaka. However, the damage will not be the same in all areas of city. Some areas will see much more and some areas will have relatively less damage. The Earthquake Observation and Research Center of the Bangladesh Meteorological Department has reported this information.
The great Indian earthquake: Barahi to Padma, Brahmaputra to Jamuna
The largest sewer in the metropolis, which runs through the middle of Rajshahi city to the Padma River, was once called 'Barahi'. This Barahi is now the largest sewer in the town. As per British geographer James Rennell's map, a river came from the north and merged with the Padma at the east of Barakuthi in Rampur-Boalia. In the 19th century, this river came to be known as Barahi. Until independence, this river was known as Maranodi from Rajshahi city to Baya and as Narahi in Nowhata. According to Bock's design, this Barahi once passed through the Mandar Beel (wetland) of Atray and passed through the Ter-Khadiya Beel to the north of Rampur-Boalia, first into the Mahananda and then into the Padma. At that time, it was quite fast-flowing and wide. And today's vast Padma was not so wide in this area at that time. So, how did the Padma take on a huge shape and how did the Barahi become a drain? The answer is: an earthquake.
COP11: Bangladesh unites with world to protect future from tobacco
The Eleventh Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP11) to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) has officially begun in Geneva. This landmark global treaty has been pivotal in shaping the trajectory of public health. At this conference, nearly every country in the world has come together to confront one of the gravest public health threats—tobacco use, which claims millions of lives each year.
Edible Packaging: A Sustainable Future for Bangladesh
What if we grabbed our biscuit packet to eat with our morning tea instead of the biscuit itself? Or what if we ate the water bottle after drinking from it? Sounds strange, right? But this could actually be the future!
How long will it take for the final settlement of Hasina's case?
The International Crimes Tribunal is set to deliver its verdict against Sheikh Hasina and three other accused on Monday (November 17) in the case of crimes against humanity committed during the July mass movement. Whether the verdict convicts or acquits the accused, it will not be considered a final judgment immediately. After going through various trial procedures, we will have to wait a long time for the final verdict from the Supreme Court. This is what legal experts have said.
World leaders face Amazon with vow to keep climate promises
The 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference—Cop30—is underway in Belém, a northern Brazilian city surrounded by the vast green forests of the Amazon. As climate change around the world poses a clear threat to human life, everyone from heads of state to scientists, environmentalists to young activists—gathered here with the same question: "Are we really moving forward with the times?"