Rule of Law

State food safety departments are now required to submit detailed action taken reports to the central regulator every fortnight.

Human Rights Watch lambasts the “explosive mob vigilantism,” calling for safeguards against assaults on journalists (340 incidents in 2025) and minorities.

Failure to act, Ahmed cautioned, could derail Bangladesh’s economic aspirations, leaving businesses vulnerable and the nation grappling with stagnation.

The event reflects continued activism in Sri Lanka, where economic recovery has not erased memories of the struggle or resolved grievances over state responses.

Residents report being stopped and subjected to breath checks for alcohol, or accused of transporting illicit liquor when carrying water from filtration plants. In the...

Officials are optimistic that the successful conclusion of the MLA deal will provide the necessary momentum to finalise the new extradition treaty.

By aligning with Pakistan and India, Sri Lanka envisions a fortified perimeter. The proposed triple-lock system would integrate real-time intelligence sharing via secure platforms, joint naval patrols, and aerial surveillance drones.

In response to the survey’s release, advocates are pushing for enhanced government action. While Nepal has ratified international conventions like the Convention on the Rights of the Child, implementation lags. Proposed measures include strengthening school retention programmes, providing scholarships for girls from poor families, and enforcing anti-child marriage laws more rigorously.