Nari Sanghati has put forward a five-point demand, including ensuring 33 percent women lawmakers in the national parliament. Leaders of the organisation said that despite women playing a crucial role in the July uprising, their participation in policymaking levels in subsequent political and state reforms has not yet been ensured.
Rainfall is likely to continue across the country over the next five days, with precipitation expected to increase in various regions on Saturday and Sunday. Moderate to heavy downpours may occur in some places, accompanied by temporary gusty winds and thunderstorms.
Bangladesh has launched three new platforms to strengthen cooperation with China in technical education, teacher training, research and skill development. The platforms were inaugurated at the 'China-Bangladesh Education Exchange Conference' held in China's Jiangxi province on Friday, August 28. A memorandum of understanding was also signed at the conference to establish a China-Bangladesh Vocational Education, Training and Research Centre.
After a prolonged suspension, the Malaysian labour market is finally being reopened for Bangladeshi workers on a conditional and transparent basis. The opportunity emerged following Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's recent visit to Malaysia, during which he held meetings with top leaders there.
The Bangladesh Youth Union has said unemployment should not be viewed as an individual's failure, emphasising that the state bears the responsibility to ensure young people's right to work. Leaders of the organisation said while nearly 20 lakh young people enter the labour market each year, employment opportunities are not being created proportionately, leading to a deepening unemployment crisis.
Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK) has identified inconsistencies in the police explanation regarding the murder of retired teacher Ganapati Chakraborty and his family members in Rangpur, raising several questions about the incident.