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Dried Fish export ban to Bangladesh imperils thousands in India
Thousands of families in the Sundarbans region of West Bengal are in dire straits due to the suspension of dried fish exports to Bangladesh.
Livelihood in peril as tourism restrictions stall life in Saint Martin’s Island
The interim government has not only imposed restrictions on tourist arrivals to Saint Martin’s Island but also enforced several limitations on local fishing and other activities. As a result, the island’s tourism-dependent residents now face a severe livelihood crisis.
Mixed reactions among student groups over age limit removal for DUCSU candidacy
Student organizations at the University of Dhaka have shown mixed reactions to the recent announcement by the DUCSU (Dhaka University Central Students' Union) Election Commission, which removed the age limit for candidacy in the upcoming student union election. According to the new directive, students can contest or vote in the DUCSU election even if they are 40 years old or older, provided they are officially enrolled—especially in MPhil or Master's programs.
Bogura: A city of crime
A young man's unidentified body found floating in a river. A father beaten to death for refusing to marry off his teenage daughter to a 42-year-old man. Two police officers stabbed while attempting to arrest a convict. A family fleeing their home on Eid day with their sacrificial animal to escape a teenage gang’s wrath. Incidents of theft, abduction, and stabbings continue unabated. Even court premises are not safe. Altogether, Bogura appears increasingly trapped in a growing web of lawlessness and crime.
Multiple vehicles using same number plate fueling accidents, crime
Tampering with vehicle number plates has long been a tactic for criminal activity in Bangladesh. In a bid for higher profits, some transport owners are using the same number plates on multiple vehicles—a practice that is not only illegal but also highly dangerous. These unregistered and often unfit vehicles are increasing the risk of accidents and endangering lives, while depriving the state of significant revenue.
Law, commission on enforced disappearances finalised with UN support
Enforced disappearances remain one of the most serious human rights violations in Bangladesh. Victims and their families endure unimaginable suffering, and over the past few decades, a culture of enforced disappearance has instilled deep fear among the public. In response, the current interim government is set to enact a law specifically addressing enforced disappearances, under which a dedicated commission will also be formed. The draft of the law has already been prepared by the Ministry of Law, and with assistance from the United Nations, both the law and the commission are expected to be in place by July.
How Atulprasad Sen’s ancestral home becomes 'Munshi Bari'
The name Atulprasad Sen shines brightly in the history of Bengali culture, music, and poetry. A legendary composer and lyricist of Bengali songs, Atulprasad was born in the village of Magur in the Bijhari Union of Naria Upazila, Shariatpur district. The iconic song “Moder Gorob Moder Asha, A-Mori Bangla Bhasha” — which inspired the Language Movement of 1952 — was written by him. But the very house in which he was born, where he spent his childhood and adolescence, is no longer known by his name. Today, it is known as ‘Munshi Bari’.
Security fears grow as Dhaka empties ahead of Eid
As the Eid-ul-Azha holidays begin, the capital has started to empty out, with thousands of residents leaving the city to celebrate the festival with their families in rural areas. Roads are noticeably quieter, while bus terminals, railway stations, and launch piers are teeming with holiday travelers.
Monitoring committees for subordinate courts finalized, operations begin in July
The formation of the "Monitoring Committee for Subordinate Courts" has been finalized to oversee the functioning of all trial courts across the eight divisions of the country. Chief Justice Dr. Syed Refaat Ahmed has approved the structure of these committees, which have been constituted under The Supreme Court of Bangladesh (High Court Division Rules), 1973. According to sources, these committees are set to begin operations from July 1.
Standstill in South amid Eid preparations in North
With the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha and the onset of the monsoon season, concerns over waste management are growing among Dhaka residents. Every year, citizens of both South and North Dhaka worry about the swift and proper removal of sacrificial animal waste. This year, the situation has become more alarming due to early seasonal rains that have already caused waterlogging in several areas of the capital, severely disrupting traffic. If waste is not properly managed during Eid, the city’s environment could face serious risks. Amid this, Dhaka South and North City Corporations are facing two very different realities.