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Rape case trials: The endless waiting for Justice
Due to the increase in rape and atrocities against women in the country, the Bangladesh Women and Children Repression Prevention Act 2000 (Nari-O-Shishu Nirjaton Daman Ain) was amended in 2020 to ensure the maximum punishment of death penalty. Five years have passed since then. Even the provision of the maximum punishment could not reduce the extreme atrocities like rape. Even though the cases related to rape are increasing, only a few judgements are being served.
Dhaka besieged, Pakistan forces' defenses start collapsing
December 12, 1971. Just four days before the independence, the battlefield in Bangladesh reached its peak of maximum tension. The Indo-Bangladesh joint forces surrounded Dhaka from all sides. The defenses of the Pakistani forces collapsed; most of the areas of the country was declared a liberated area. In the international arena, the independence of Bangladesh was practically certain—this was the most important day just before the victory.
Bogura's 'blood hell' pond and 14 martyred freedom fighters
A red alert was suddenly issued in Thonthonia, Sutrapur, Hazipara, Tetulia and Pasharipara of Bogura city on November 11, 1971.
December 10: Sacrifice of Birshreshtha Ruhul Amin, beginning of intellectual killings
December 10 holds a special place in the history of Bangladesh’s Liberation War. On this day, the warfront saw decisive victories, while Dhaka witnessed the beginning of the brutal intellectual killings. The nation also lost one of its greatest heroes—Birshreshtha Mohammad Ruhul Amin.
December 9: The final march towards victory
December 9, 1971. The countdown to the final victory of the great Liberation War has begun. Pakistani occupying forces were surrounded from all sides. The allies and the liberation forces are advancing from all sides with the aim of reaching Dhaka quickly. Only a few more days to wait, which became clear in the inauguration ceremony of the Bangladesh Mission in Delhi and in every news from the battlefield.
The next Chief Justice: Who is in discussion, what does constitution say
The current Chief Justice Dr. Syed Refaat Ahmed is retiring on December 27. He was the 25th Chief Justice of Bangladesh. Discussions are underway on who will be appointed as the 26th Chief Justice after his retirement.
Women's position in society: Begum Rokeya's perception still equally relevant
A few days ago, a major earthquake occurred in Bangladesh. The entire Facebook was flooded with news of the earthquake. Just then, someone jokingly posted a status on Facebook, the statement of the status was something like this, even if there is an earthquake, the first thought that comes to women's minds is where is her veil! This status went viral and many people shared it on their Facebook walls jokingly. I then went into their comment box and my eyes welled up when I saw the comments!
December 8: A historic day on the eve of victory
In the final phase of Bangladesh’s Liberation War, December 8 became a decisive turning point. On this day, developments across the military, political and international fronts made Pakistan’s defeat inevitable and brought the dream of independence within reach.
FIFA World Cup draw: The tough group and the easy opponents
The FIFA 2026 World Cup draw was held on the most grand and grandest scale in football history. The final lineup of the 2026 Football World Cup was finalized during the draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington, the capital of the United States, on Friday midnight.
Is separate secretariat sufficient to pave way for independent judiciary?
The independence of the judiciary means the ability to conduct justice independently, free from interference from the legislative and executive branches. The Constitution of Bangladesh also mentions the establishment of an independent and impartial judiciary. The judiciary has not been able to become independent even in the last 26 years since the verdict in the Masdar Hossain case. Finally on November 30, the Supreme Court issued a Secretariat Ordinance for the complete independence of the judiciary. However, legal experts have expressed doubts about whether this separate secretariat will be sufficient for the complete independence of the judiciary.