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...
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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...
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...
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....
Huge import of Ramadan essentials
There has been a steep surge in import of essential commodities ahead of the holy month of Ramadan. The volume of essentials imported in January...
Delhi, Blanketed in Toxic Haze, ‘Has Become a Gas Chamber’
Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right...
Command centre established to monitor law and order situation: CA press secretary
A command centre, established to intensively monitor the country’s law and order situation, has started its works from Sunday evening, Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul...