The Association of Development Agencies in Bangladesh (ADAB) has organised a discussion marking the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, with speakers calling for coordinated action by the government, non-governmental development organisations, donors, civil society and the media to tackle rising poverty.
State Minister for Liberation War Affairs Ishraque Hossain has explained why he displayed a firearm while chasing suspected drug users and threatening to fire during an incident that has drawn criticism over the apparent use of a weapon in public.
The Editors’ Council has expressed deep anger, strong condemnation and protest over the murder of journalist Lutfullah Zaman Fakir Alif. At the same time the organisation has demanded arrest of the involved persons through a fair, impartial and quick investigation of the murder and ensuring exemplary punishment.
A Facebook group called “No More Silence” has emerged as a vocal opponent of obscene and sexually abusive comments targeting women on social media. The group publishes photographs, identities and links to Facebook profiles of people accused of posting offensive remarks about women in response to high-profile incidents and news reports. It claims to have exposed the identities of more than 100 individuals so far. In some cases, it has also sent screenshots of the comments to the individuals’ employers and educational institutions in an effort to prompt action.
Jahangirnagar University Professor Dr Nahreen Islam Khan has been appointed Chief Information Commissioner of the Information Commission.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday urged members of the armed forces to remain committed to the Constitution, laws, military regulations and humanitarian values while discharging their duties, saying discipline, professionalism and public trust are fundamental to the strength of the forces.