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Women’s affairs reforms still on paper

The post-July uprising Bangladesh has witnessed hardly any progress in eliminating discrimination against women and ensuring their rights to property and political participation as the recommendations of the women’s affairs

Civil society calls for vigilance to prevent artificial fuel shortage

Bangladesh Shadharon Nagorik Shamaj, a civil society platform, on Saturday urged all stakeholders not to create any artificial fuel shortage in the country taking advantage of the ongoing situation in

PM reaffirms commitment to democracy, human rights, accountability

Prime minister Tarique Rahman on Friday reaffirmed his government’s commitment to strengthening democratic institutions, upholding the rule of law and protecting fundamental freedoms while ensuring accountability at all levels. ‘We

United States approves $151m arms sale to Israel

The United States State Department approved the ‘emergency’ sale of 12,000 bomb casings to Israel on Friday as the countries engage Iran in an escalating Middle East war. The requested

Iran missile barrage sparks explosions over Tel Aviv

The latest Iranian missile barrage sparked a wave of explosions across Tel Aviv as firefighters worked to contain a blaze at a residential building near Israel’s commercial hub on Friday.

18 March declared holiday, Eid vacation extended to seven days

The government has decided to declare 18 March a public holiday in addition to the previously announced leave to ensure smooth travel for people heading home during Eid-ul-Fitr. The decision

Canada PM says can’t rule out military participation in Iran war

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday that he couldn’t rule out his country’s military participation in the escalating war in the Middle East. Carney’s visit to Australia this week

Iran, Israel launch fresh strikes

Israel launched fresh strikes on Iran and Lebanon, where state media reported a residential building was hit on Wednesday, as Iran’s Guards said they had sealed off one of the