The Nari O Shishu Nirjatan Daman Act (Women and Child Repression Prevention Act Bangladesh) has been in effect since 2000 for prosecuting rape cases. Recently, there has been widespread discussion about the legal framework and judicial process related to rape, … Continue reading Key changes in the Nari O Shishu Nirjatan Daman(Amendment) Ordinance, 2025
The tragic death of Abul Kalam Azad, 36, who was struck by a falling bearing pad from the Dhaka Metro Rail near Farmgate, has sent shockwaves across the city. What may appear at first glance to be a freak accident … Continue reading Dhaka Metro rail death highlights safety neglect
A young beauty blogger recently became a tragic victim of social pressures and public shaming, a relentless obsession with perfection. After being mercilessly trolled online for being overweight, she decided to take drastic steps to change her appearance. Following the … Continue reading Perfectly imperfect: The dark side of social media and the price of chasing perfection
The tragic death of 28-year-old Swarnamoyee Biswas, a young designer at Dhaka Stream, has shaken Bangladesh’s media community. While police are investigating the incident as a case of suicide, the discussions it has triggered go far beyond the circumstances of … Continue reading Swarnamoyee’s death into a wake-up call for safer workplaces
The foundation of a well-organized and justice-based society is built on the fair and impartial application of the constitution and the law. But when people lose faith in that system, they begin to take the role of judge into their … Continue reading How long will Bangladesh continue down the bloody path of mob justice?
Equal rights in Bangladesh refer to the freedom to exercise one’s basic rights and freedoms without hindrance on the basis of one’s gender, religion, race, caste, socioeconomic status, or any other criteria. Bangladesh is experiencing a sea change. Equal rights … Continue reading Safeguarding peoples’ equal rights immediately in Bangladesh
While taking an Uber to Dhanmondi 19, an auto-rickshaw came flying from the left and crashed into my car. There was a huge dent, and the side mirror shattered. The driver said, “My brakes were not working.” I was surprised … Continue reading The reality of Dhaka traffic: My encounter with lawless auto-rickshaws