Can office of ombudsman investigate enforced disappearances?
Article 77 of the Constitution of Bangladesh provides for the establishment of the office of Ombudsman. The provision confers on an Ombudsman the power to...
February 2025
Judges’ appointment in Bangladesh
The appointment of judges is a cornerstone of judicial independence and the rule of law. Article 95(2)(c) notes that judges of the supreme court shall...
The State and its Human Rights obligations
My understanding of the term ‘Human Rights’ is that they are inalienable birthrights of a human wherever he/she is born in the world and that...
How clothing can hurt our children
As parents or guardians of new-borns to 14-year-olds, it is our partial responsibility to ensure their safety and well-being. One aspect that often goes unnoticed...
Why early childhood education matters
Bangladesh has made considerable progress in early childhood development (ECD) but various challenges remain, especially in rural and disadvantaged areas. It’s worth recalling that the...
PSC considering own press to stop question paper leaks
Allegations have been raised at different times about the leaking of question papers for the exams of Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC). Several people were...
Reform commission recommends separating education, health from cadre
The Public Administration Reforms Commission has recommended separating the BCS education and health services from the cadre system, similar to the structure of the Judicial...
Looking back at the wasted potential of educational reforms
The National Education Policy 2010 is on its way out with the interim government describing it as “improper and unimplementable”. In fact, most education policies...
Sri Lanka win toss, bat against new-look Australia in 1st ODI
Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bat against a new-look Australia in Colombo on Wednesday, the first of two one-day internationals ahead of...
Neymar, eyeing 2026 World Cup, announces return to Brazil’s Santos
Neymar announced Thursday he was returning to Brazilian club Santos, where he started his career, after ending his injury-plagued spell with Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal....