Bangladesh Legal Aid and Services Trust (BLAST)
'Kumari' being erased, number of groom's present wives to be mentioned
'Kumari' being erased, number of groom's present wives to be mentioned
Law Ministry is set to amend the Muslim marriage registration form (Nikahnama) in line with a High Court directive asking the authorities concerned to shed the term 'Kumari' (virgin) for women from the form. Apart from this, the number of the present wives of a groom should also be stated in the amended form.
Why families of Bailey Road fire victims shouldn't be compensated: HC
Why families of Bailey Road fire victims shouldn't be compensated: HC
The High Court has issued a ruling asking why the families of the victims of the capital's Bailey Road building fire should not be given compensation.