Law
Ensure access to justice for female migrant workers
Rehana Akter ( 26), a Bangaldeshi divorcee poor woman of Ibrahimpur village, under Keraniganj subdistrict in Dhaka. She has two minor gilr children. After being divorced by her husband for unable to pay dowry, she found no option to survive. Once her neighbor advised to fly abroad for a lucrative job with high salary.
Establish a special tribunal to combat child abuse
When a child becomes a victim of abuse, it is not only the child's body and mind that are scarred—the conscience of the state is wounded as well. Yet when that same child is forced to spend years climbing courthouse steps in search of justice, repeatedly recounting the traumatic incident or facing the accused in court, the justice system itself, however unintentionally, becomes part of the abuse. Delayed justice does not merely postpone the conclusion of a case; it delays a child's return to a normal life. Child abuse cases, therefore, cannot continue to move at the pace of ordinary litigation.
Was the Bagerhat administration just waiting for Fatima's death?
The tragic death of seven-year-old Fatima Akhter in a pond near the Hazrat Khan Jahan Ali (R.) Shrine in Bagerhat cannot simply be dismissed as an accident, especially given the numerous warning signs that preceded this incident. There have also been previous occurrences of fatalities.
Family or state: Who bears the responsibility for the safety of children?
Each day, upon engaging with the media, we are confronted with distressing reports of child abuse, rape, murder, kidnapping, and child labor. Recently, incidents such as the murder of Ramisa, along with a series of child abuse and murder cases across various regions of the country, have profoundly unsettled society once more. Whether at school, at home, or on the streets, it appears that children are not entirely safe in any environment. In this technological era, children encounter numerous risks both in the physical world and online.
Is this the real face of NGO activities?
While top NGO officials, dressed in crisp, white, ironed panjabis, shout themselves hoarse about governance, human rights, and sustainable development inside air-conditioned seminar halls, a despicable example of the harsh reality faced by marginalized people sweating in the scorching heat outside has emerged in Tarash, Sirajganj. For the 'crime' of failing to pay a microcredit installment, a mother was sent to jail after her eighteen-month-old nursing infant was snatched from her arms. Yet, according to official records, the actual amount in dispute was a mere two hundred taka.
Has the state lost guardianship of its citizens?
The measure of a state's strength is not determined by its GDP or large-scale projects, but rather by how well it safeguards its most vulnerable citizens during times of peril.
From newborn to 6-year-old: Innocent childhood in prison
A mother is nursing her 46-day-old infant on the balcony of the court. Lawyers are present in abundance, police are on patrol, and the atmosphere is filled with the commotion of legal documents.
Violence against women in Bangladesh
VIOLENCE against women and young girls in Bangladesh is a widespread concern for all. A significant number of women are experiencing various forms of violence, including intimate partner violence and sexual violence. In Bangladesh, 70 per cent of the women have experienced at least one form of intimate partner violence in their lifetime.
From unlawful arbitration to murder: State must set example of justice
A 15-year-old girl from Narsingdi displayed remarkable bravery by pursuing justice for her rape. Tragically, her life was abruptly ended while she sought that justice. Allegations state that she was abducted in public while attempting to reach safety with her father, and her lifeless body was discovered the following day. This incident transcends mere murder; it highlights a profound crisis within our law enforcement, human rights safeguards, and social justice systems. When an individual striving for justice loses their life, it raises a critical question – does the legal framework of the state truly provide a secure environment for its citizens?
Constitution, fundamental rights and remedies
The constitution functions as the backbone of a country. It is a set of fundamental rules and conventions that determine the relationships between different branches of a state’s government, i.e., the legislative, executive, and judiciary. It outlines the powers of the rulers, describes the fundamental rights of the ruled, defines the relationship between ruler and ruled, and establishes the judiciary for redress when the ruler exceeds their authority and infringes upon the rights of the ruled. The Constitution of Bangladesh was adopted on November 4, 1972 and came into effect on November 16, 1972.