Report
Crucial day for Bangladesh on the eve of Independence
December 13, 1971, was an exciting, crisis-ridden and at the same time hopeful day in the last chapter of Bangladesh's Liberation War. The Pakistani occupying forces were disoriented by the gradual advance of the combined Liberation Army and the Indian allies from all sides. Several events marked this day in history, which accelerated the birth of the Independent Bangladesh.
Osman Hadi shot in Bijoynagar: A day of worry and anxiety
Independent candidate and Inqilab Mancha spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi was shot while attending an election rally in Bijoynagar in the capital.
Rape case trials: The endless waiting for Justice
Due to the increase in rape and atrocities against women in the country, the Bangladesh Women and Children Repression Prevention Act 2000 (Nari-O-Shishu Nirjaton Daman Ain) was amended in 2020 to ensure the maximum punishment of death penalty. Five years have passed since then. Even the provision of the maximum punishment could not reduce the extreme atrocities like rape. Even though the cases related to rape are increasing, only a few judgements are being served.
The next Chief Justice: Who is in discussion, what does constitution say
The current Chief Justice Dr. Syed Refaat Ahmed is retiring on December 27. He was the 25th Chief Justice of Bangladesh. Discussions are underway on who will be appointed as the 26th Chief Justice after his retirement.
FIFA World Cup draw: The tough group and the easy opponents
The FIFA 2026 World Cup draw was held on the most grand and grandest scale in football history. The final lineup of the 2026 Football World Cup was finalized during the draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington, the capital of the United States, on Friday midnight.
Is separate secretariat sufficient to pave way for independent judiciary?
The independence of the judiciary means the ability to conduct justice independently, free from interference from the legislative and executive branches. The Constitution of Bangladesh also mentions the establishment of an independent and impartial judiciary. The judiciary has not been able to become independent even in the last 26 years since the verdict in the Masdar Hossain case. Finally on November 30, the Supreme Court issued a Secretariat Ordinance for the complete independence of the judiciary. However, legal experts have expressed doubts about whether this separate secretariat will be sufficient for the complete independence of the judiciary.
Highly risky areas across Dhaka
Dhaka, home to about 20 million people, is now a highly risky city regarding earthquakes. Because the Madhupur Fault of the tectonic plate, which is within 60 kilometers of this city, has become active again where pressure has been building up for about 400 years. The sub-plates near this plate are also within 20 kilometers of Dhaka city. If a massive earthquake occurs when the strong pressure of these plates is released, a terrible disaster will befall the capital Dhaka. However, the damage will not be the same in all areas of city. Some areas will see much more and some areas will have relatively less damage. The Earthquake Observation and Research Center of the Bangladesh Meteorological Department has reported this information.
How long will it take for the final settlement of Hasina's case?
The International Crimes Tribunal is set to deliver its verdict against Sheikh Hasina and three other accused on Monday (November 17) in the case of crimes against humanity committed during the July mass movement. Whether the verdict convicts or acquits the accused, it will not be considered a final judgment immediately. After going through various trial procedures, we will have to wait a long time for the final verdict from the Supreme Court. This is what legal experts have said.
World leaders face Amazon with vow to keep climate promises
The 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference—Cop30—is underway in Belém, a northern Brazilian city surrounded by the vast green forests of the Amazon. As climate change around the world poses a clear threat to human life, everyone from heads of state to scientists, environmentalists to young activists—gathered here with the same question: "Are we really moving forward with the times?"
Government decision coming after a week, but how legal is it?
The interim government had given political parties a week to resolve their differences over the implementation of the July Charter and the date of the referendum. The deadline given on November 3 expired on November 10. However, the political parties have not expressed any opinion on the issue of resolving their differences and reaching a consensus within the stipulated time. Most parties are still adamant on their previous position. In this situation, it is known that the Chief Adviser will take his final decision on November 13. However, legal experts have opined that taking such a unilateral decision in this regard would not be constitutional.