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Indus Water Treaty suspension: What could be the impact on both countries?
Following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian government has taken a series of tough measures, one of the most significant being the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan. The decision was reportedly made during a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. Following the meeting, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri issued a statement announcing the immediate suspension of the 1960 Indus Water Treaty between India and Pakistan. He further stated that the suspension would remain in effect until Pakistan credibly ceases its support for cross-border terrorism.
Rana Plaza rescuers get exhaustion, despair and neglect in return
A devastating disaster occurred in Savar of Dhaka, that touched the entire world on April 24, 2013. The nine-story commercial building, 'Rana Plaza,' collapsed in the blink of an eye, resulting in the death of nearly 1,138 people, most of whom were garment factory workers. Thousands were injured in the incident. The world was shocked by one of the most horrific industrial disasters in history.
12 years gone: Murder trial still incomplete
The Rana Plaza collapse in Savar remains the deadliest industrial disaster in Bangladesh’s history. On April 24, 2013, the eight-story commercial building crumbled, killing 1,136 people and shocking the entire world. Yet, more than a decade later, the murder trial stemming from the tragedy has yet to be completed even at the trial court level. The long judicial process—which still has to go through the High Court and potentially the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court after a trial court verdict—is prolonging the agony for victims and their families.
12 years since Rana Plaza collapse: Workers' living standards haven't improved
The collapse of Rana Plaza in Savar killed over a thousand garment workers on April 24, 2013, leading to both domestic and international pressure that began to change the overall environment of the sector. A decade after one of the deadliest tragedies in history, labor leaders say that significant improvements have been made in factory safety and that minimum wages have increased, although not enough. However, there has been little real change in the quality of life for the workers.
Rana Plaza survivors pledge to die
Nilufa Begum once walked freely, her active feet taking her everywhere. She used to climb the stairs to the fifth floor of a building to reach her workplace. With her skilled hands, she ran the machines that earned foreign currency and brought financial stability to her family. She covered all household expenses and took care of everyone.
Badhaghat on Chitra River bank stands as witness of time
Standing as a witness to time, the Badhaghat of the zamindars on the bank of the Chitra River in Narail still remains. Influential zamindar Kali Shankar Roy built this structure—known as the "Aquatic Taj Mahal"—in Kurigram 165 years ago beside the Narail-Lakshmipasha-Nowapara road.
National budget to shrink in size for the first time
The interim government is set to present the country's 54th national budget on June 2.
8 martyr sadhus to be remembered on Monday
In the nine months of the Liberation War, the supreme sacrifice made by the brave Bengalis is exemplified by the martyrdom of eight Brahmachari saints in Faridpur. During the early days of the war, the Pakistani army launched a horrific massacre at the Shree Anga Ashram in Goyalchamat at Faridpur, killing eight chanting saints on April 21, 1971.
DUCSU election: Chhatra Union, Chhatra Dal want reforms first
Dhaka University (DU) administration is moving forward with the aim of arranging Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) election in the last week of next month. Ahead of the elections, general students, along with the members of several students organisations are worried about a fair environment while the leaders of Chhatra Dal and Chhatra union are against an election without reforms.
Increasing death toll in Chattogram’s open canals
The body of six-month-old Seherish, who went missing after a battery-run autorickshaw fell into the Hijra Canal in the Kapasgola area under Chawkbazar Police Station, has been recovered.
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