OWSA Contributor

The call for sanctions coincides with international pressure for reform within Sri Lanka. Critics argue that the lack of accountability perpetuates a culture of impunity, allowing economic and human rights violations to continue unchecked.

The Aswesuma programme is part of a broader strategy to rebuild public trust and enhance social equity as Sri Lanka continues its recovery from economic crises.

The lawsuit was filed by former Kendhoo MP and lawyer Ali Hussain, who contends that the recent amendments contravened the Constitution and the fundamental structure of the Malidves Constitution.

The cyclone, which struck in May 2024, caused extensive damage, including the prolonged shutdown of the Summit LNG terminal, one of Bangladesh’s two floating, storage, and regasification units (FSRUs).

The push for ICJ involvement was led by Pacific nations like Vanuatu, whose very existence is threatened by rising sea levels. Vanuatu’s ambassador to the UN emphasized the moral and existential urgency of the hearings.

Trade-driven diversity also leads to a more equal distribution of nutrients such as vitamin C, calcium, and zinc, which is key given that the domestic food production of many countries does not meet the nutrient requirements of their populations.

wage inequality has remained stubbornly persistent in wealthier countries, shrinking annually between 0.3 and 1.3 per cent in upper-middle-income-countries and 0.3 to 0.7 per cent in high-income countries.

The latest ban, which came into effect on October 1 for superstores and traditional markets on November 1, isn’t the first time Bangladesh has imposed a ban on polythene bags.