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Long spell of hot weather forecast, no sustained heatwave likely
Long spell of hot weather forecast, no sustained heatwave likely

Long spell of hot weather forecast, no sustained heatwave likely

Summer in Bangladesh means prolonged heat and occasional thunderstorms that bring relief - the weather revolves around this cycle. That picture is being repeated in 2026 as well. However, the important difference this time is that although the heat period is long, there is no threat of continuous intense heatwave like in 2024, meteorologists have said.

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

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

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?

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'

'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

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.

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