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Time for action: Ending violence against women on International Women’s Day
t was Vladimir Lenin who declared March 8 as International Women’s Day in 1922 to recognize women’s role in 1917 Russian Revolution and declared it as holiday.
Mounting rape and sexual harassment in Bangladesh
In the first two months of 2025, nearly 400 women and children have raped or sexually harassed in Bangladesh
Malaysian video mocking Hinduism reflects religious polarization
By Iman Muttaqin Yusof/ Benar News Kuala Lumpur, March 7 -A seven-second video clip on social media targeting a Hindu festival is the latest incident that reflects growing polarization in multi-faith, multi-ethnic Malaysia, analysts say. The clip, posted Tuesday on a radio station’s social media...
Ukraine’s ongoing battle with corruption: progress amidst scandals and reform
By Mike Eckel and Heorhiy Shabayev/(RFE/RL) Moscow, March 7-Ukraine’s reputation for corruption has been a significant issue for many years, but there have been notable improvements over time, particularly since the Maidan protests of 2013-2014. These protests were largely driven by public outrage over government...
Bangladesh’s July-August Massacres: Urgent ICC Referral Suggested for Justice
Dhaka, March 7, 2025 (BBS-Prothom Alo) – Toby Cadman, the Special Advisor to the Chief Prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), has urged the Interim Government of Bangladesh to refer the July-August 2024 massacre cases to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague....
Indian Credit Lines to Bangladesh Downsized Amidst Project Delays and Complexities
Revision due to slow project implementation
Bangladesh Communist Party says Yunus govt must take responsibility for mob violence
Yunus turned a blind to the crimes when he told BBC that law and order were improving
Advisor to ICC suggests referring Bangladesh July massacre cases to ICC
Toby Cadman, Special Advisor to the ICT Chief Prosecutor has urged the Interim Government of Bangladesh to refer the cases of the July-August massacres to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague
Election this year may be difficult due to unrest, Nahid tells Reuters
Dhaka, March 6 (Reuters) – Bangladesh’s interim government has been unable to fully ensure public safety and holding a general election this year will be difficult, the head of a newly launched political party told Reuters. Former prime minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted last August...
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