Editorial
Pay workers' salaries before Eid
It is a sad reality that many factories fail to pay workers their salaries and bonuses before Eid. This has become a recurring issue in Bangladesh's garment industry in recent years. Workers who spend the entire year sewing clothes for others often find themselves unable to buy new clothes for themselves before Eid. Over the past week, protests have been taking place in various garment factories demanding unpaid wages and Eid bonuses.
Keep the roads safe during Eid journey
Eid holidays began today, and the Eid journey started from yesterday afternoon. People from Dhaka are traveling in large groups to their villages. Unfortunately, news of road accidents has already started coming in. By yesterday afternoon, reports from the media confirmed that at least five people lost their lives in separate accidents in different districts.
Reduce poverty rate, increase food security
A visit to the Karwan Bazar area of Dhaka makes it clear how much the poverty rate and food insecurity have increased recently in the country. Wholesale vendors bring various vegetables to Karwan Bazar from different parts of the country. When some of these vegetables are spoiled or slightly damaged, they are bought at a lower price and many people arrange them in rows to sell. Recently, there has been an increasing crowd of buyers and sellers in that area. The crowd is also growing behind the trucks of the Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB). In the past, only low-income people used to stand in line at the TCB trucks, but now it is apparent that many middle-class people are also standing there. It is said that many middle-class people used to feel ashamed to buy products from TCB trucks, but now they feel no shame. Where the family cannot survive, what’s the use of feeling ashamed?
Stop extortion at every level
It is no secret that many businesses in Bangladesh rely on extortion. This has been a terrible cycle of corruption in Bangladesh for a long time. Successive governments come and go; but the pattern of extortion remains the same. When various reforms are being carried out in the state after the popular July uprising, it was hoped that extortion would also decrease somewhat; but there is no sign of a decrease, in some cases it has even increased. A businessman in Dhaka recently told the media, “Earlier, extortion had to be paid to one person, now it has to be paid to four or five people.”
Increase awareness in tuberculosis detection, take steps to eliminate the disease
World Tuberculosis (TB) Day is observed every year on March 24 to raise awareness about TB and take effective measures for its eradication. Tuberculosis (TB) remains a serious infectious disease worldwide, but it is preventable and curable with the right treatment
Stop gang rivalry and violence
We are aware of the rise of gang rivalry and violence in various regions of Bangladesh. Recently, this has become a matter of serious concern. Over time, gangs have become highly active in different areas of Dhaka. Gangs are also active in various divisions, districts, and upazilas outside Dhaka, especially among the youth and adolescents. These gangs are involved in various crimes, including drug consumption. Extortion, theft, harassing the general public, and engaging in physical fights with firearms and sharp weapons are some of their typical activities. Besides being involved in various crimes, they often engage in clashes with rival groups and seek to establish their dominance. Each gang also has its own distinct "tag mark."
More vigilance over Rohingya armed groups needed
The arrest of Ataullah Abu Ammar Jununi, the head of the Rohingya rebel group Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA), and 10 of his associates raises concerns that more ARSA members are hiding in Bangladesh. This is undoubtedly a warning sign for Bangladesh's security. The issue has been under serious discussion since their arrest in raids at Siddhirganj in Narayanganj and at Notun Bazar in Mymensingh on Monday and Tuesday.
Complete judge appointment process quickly
In Bangladesh, land disputes make up the majority of cases. To resolve land-related disputes, the government established Land Survey Appeal Tribunals for the first time in 54 districts in August 2023. However, news received on Thursday (March 20) revealed that although the tribunals and appeal tribunals have been established, judges have not yet been appointed. As a result, millions of cases are pending in these tribunals. Due to the prolonged delay in resolving cases, several hundred thousand people, both plaintiffs and defendants in nearly four hundred thousand pending cases, are facing harassment.
Is the cry of Gaza people reaching the ears of world leaders?
It was late night in Gaza. During the holy month of Ramadan, many people in Gaza were having their Sehri when suddenly the sound of bomber planes echoed. Explosions were heard one after another. They had to drop their food and flee. In front of their eyes, their homes were destroyed. A ceasefire was in effect. No one could have imagined such a brutal attack would come so suddenly. Many loved ones died before their eyes. Little children, having lost their parents, started running alone on the streets, crying. A little while later, the Fajr Adhan was heard. The voice of the muezzin was also filled with tears.
Active Human Rights Commission immediately
While incidents of human rights violations are occurring in a row, it is reported in the media that the National Human Rights Commission has been inactive for the last four months. As a result, victims of human rights violations are being deprived of services. According to the news published in the media yesterday, March 18 (Tuesday), after the fall of the Awami League government in the student-public uprising on August 5 last year, the commission formed during that government survived until November. Although the previous chairman and members resigned due to the change in the political landscape, the new commission has not been formed which is disappointing. This may seem like the interim government does not consider the importance of the Human Rights Commission.
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