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Incarceration of child, elderly man raises legal, human rights concerns
Incarceration of child, elderly man raises legal, human rights concerns
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Incarceration of child, elderly man raises legal, human rights concerns

The apprehension and detention of an elderly family member, two housewives, and a 6-year-old child in Ukhiya, Cox's Bazar, following the escape of an accused individual, has ignited a significant discourse regarding legal and human rights matters. Since the police operation executed in Sheikhpara of Rajapalong Union on Saturday night, there has been considerable outrage among the local populace, accompanied by severe criticism on social media platforms. Legal professionals have denounced the entire occurrence as fundamentally inhumane and unlawful.

Pir Shamim murder: Police obliged to file case even if family does not want
Pir Shamim murder: Police obliged to file case even if family does not want
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Pir Shamim murder: Police obliged to file case even if family does not want

Even though 48 hours have passed since the murder of Pir Shamim Reza Jahangir in Daulatpur of Kushtia, no case has been filed yet. After such information came to light, new questions have been raised about the legal obligation to file a case in such cases.

Free expression of opinion or crossing Line?
Free expression of opinion or crossing Line?
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Free expression of opinion or crossing Line?

Show cause notices have been served on 28 judges from different levels of the country for posting on social media platform Facebook about the independence of the judiciary. This incident has generated widespread discussion and reactions in the judicial arena.

'Repeal of ordinance won’t hinder trial of forced disappearances'
'Repeal of ordinance won’t hinder trial of forced disappearances'
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'Repeal of ordinance won’t hinder trial of forced disappearances'

Experts assert that the repeal of the Disappearance Ordinance, enacted by the former interim government, constitutes a significant legal reform. They argue that serious offenses such as disappearance were already subject to penalties under existing legislation, rendering a separate ordinance unnecessary.

New apprehensions over autonomy of judiciary
New apprehensions over autonomy of judiciary
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New apprehensions over autonomy of judiciary

A parliamentary special committee has put forth a recommendation to repeal the Supreme Court Secretariat Ordinance, the Supreme Court Secretariat (Amendment) Ordinance, and the Supreme Court Judges Appointment Ordinance that were enacted during the previous interim government.

Why shortage hits country hard as petrol, octane produced locally
Why shortage hits country hard as petrol, octane produced locally
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Why shortage hits country hard as petrol, octane produced locally

The demand for fuel oil in Bangladesh is constantly increasing, and behind this increase in demand is the impact of industrialization, rapid expansion of the transport sector, and urbanization. Despite the country's capacity to produce petrol and octane, most pumps are experiencing a severe crisis. Such a turbulent situation of petrol and octane is a matter of surprise to many. However, in reality, this crisis is not only the result of internal problems, but is also deeply related to global politics, especially the ongoing war between Iran and the United States and Israel.

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