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How Bangladesh's next pesident will be elected
The resignation of President Mohammad Shahabuddin on July 24 due to health reasons has triggered a significant constitutional process in Bangladesh. Under Article 50(3) of the Constitution, the President submitted his resignation to the Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad (Parliament). With the resignation taking immediate effect, the office of the President became vacant, and in accordance with Article 54, Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed assumed office as Acting President. He will discharge the responsibilities of the presidency until a new President is elected and sworn in.
The 'Cockroach' uprising: How a movement born from mockery shook Delhi's throne
We had a mathematics teacher named Dilip Kumar Ghosh. Whenever we found a problem difficult to solve, he would reassure us by saying, "This too is a problem! A puti fish is still a fish, a cockroach is still a bird!" We would laugh at his sarcasm, forgetting the complexities of equations. Now, after India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned in the face of the unstoppable Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) movement, I am reminded of Sir's words. A mockery indeed—one that turned into a protest that shook the fortified throne of New Delhi.
Supreme Court cases to be settled outside court as legal aid ready
In Bangladesh, justice often means years of waiting. The same reality exists even at the country’s highest court. The long corridors of the Supreme Court have witnessed countless sighs of litigants, repeated hearing dates, legal fees, and the exhausting journeys of people travelling from districts to the capital. For many, pursuing a case eventually costs more than the amount of money involved in the dispute itself.
A call for startups, leadership, and new nationalism
Throughout Bangladesh's history, there have been pivotal moments when the choices made by one generation shape the nation's course for the following decades. We find ourselves at such a critical point today. The global landscape is evolving swiftly, with changes in the economy, technology, employment, and nationalism. Innovations such as artificial intelligence, the digital economy, startup culture, green technology, and the Fourth Industrial Revolution are ushering humanity into a new era. The pressing question is not merely about Bangladesh's position amid these transformations; it is about the aspirations of the youth of Bangladesh regarding their future.
Nearly 46 lakh cases await trial
Justice is not confined to court verdicts alone; timely access to justice is an equally essential element of the rule of law. Yet one of the greatest challenges facing Bangladesh's judiciary for many years has been the ever-growing backlog of pending cases. While new cases are being filed at a rapid pace, the rate of disposal has failed to keep up in many instances. As a result, the number of pending cases has now reached nearly 4.64 million, affecting not only justice seekers but also the overall efficiency of the country's judicial system.
Excavator use in canal digging triggers farmland erosion in Bogura
Farmers in Bogura's Shajahanpur upazila have alleged that their agricultural land is being severely damaged due to unplanned canal excavation using excavators. They claim that farmland is collapsing into the canal as a result of the digging, causing loss of crops and soil erosion.
NESCO knows nothing about unusual electricity bills
Every household has its lights turned on. Fans are operating, refrigerators are cooling, televisions are playing, and air conditioning units are functioning. Electricity serves numerous purposes. However, the consumption of electricity varies across different institutions. A standard calculation underlies this electricity usage, specifically the computation of electricity bills at the end of each month.
'Bribe syndicate' active at Bogura's SZMCH, patients forced to pay for services
A culture of bribery and extortion is allegedly rampant at Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital in Bogura, where patients and their families are being forced to pay bribes at nearly every stage of care. From securing a bed to obtaining test reports and even using a stretcher, the 'bribe syndicate' thrives on the desperation of the sick, a recent investigation has found.
Sheikh Hasina's announcement to return home, death sentence, and judicial maze
A recent statement by Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Aminul Islam of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has reignited public debate over the possible return of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who has been sentenced to death. Speaking on Sunday, he said, "There is no legal barrier preventing Sheikh Hasina from returning to Bangladesh. In fact, the prosecution wants her to come back, face the court, and challenge the verdict against her through the legal process."
Last stand or new dawn? Can Portugal derail Spain's relentless march?
Spain and Portugal collide in the World Cup's last 16 on Tuesday (July 7) in a match that promises to be more than a contest between two national teams — it is a meeting of generations, philosophies and eras, with Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal standing in the way of Spain's relentless march through the tournament.