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    Bangladesh: Anti Corruption Body Proposes Comprehensive Overhaul

    The 2013 amendment to the Anti-Corruption Commission Act, requiring government approval to investigate politicians or bureaucrats, has been particularly criticized for stifling the ACC’s independence.

    Press Freedom: Bangladesh Journalists Navigate a Reporting Minefield

    The enduring climate of fear reflects a broader struggle for press freedom in a country where the media has long been a battleground for political power. For now, Bangladeshi journalists face a minefield of challenges as they navigate this turbulent transition.

    Is Bangladesh’s Currency Reprint Pressing Delete on Bangabandhu’s Legacy?

    The face of Bangladesh’s founding father, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, will soon be erased from the country’s currency.

    Bangladesh: Dismissed Armed Forces Members Protest; Cause Ugly Chaos

    The protest, which began in the morning, saw a group of former Bangladeshi Army, Navy, and Air Force personnel block the road near the cantonment’s Jahangir Gate, halting traffic proceeding towards the Chief Advisor’s Office.

    Bangladesh Urges India to Extradite Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

    The diplomatic communication comes just weeks after Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visited Bangladesh. During meeting with Muhammad Yunus they discussed bilateral relations and the status of Sheikh Hasina, among other pressing issues.

    At Cairo D8 Meet, Pakistan PM Sharif and Bangladesh’s Yunus Agree to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

    The spokesperson said that Bangladesh and Pakistan have pledged to fortify their bilateral relations, exploring new avenues of cooperation in trade, commerce, culture, and health.

    India Bangladesh Relations on the Edge?

    One must acknowledge and accept that India went overboard in its support for the government under Sheikh Hasina at the cost of ignoring all others.

    Yunus Discusses Trump’s Presidency, Bangladesh’s Political Climate in Al Jazeera Interview

    Yunus acknowledged isolated incidents of violence against minorities but stated they were “completely exaggerated” and rooted in political conflicts rather than religious tensions.

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    Justice is Not a Privilege, It is a Right for Every Child: Justice Savitri Ratho

    Justice Madan Lokur, Chairperson of the United Nations’ Internal Justice Council and former Judge of the Supreme Court of India, emphasised the need for meaningful access to justice for children—as victims, as accused, and as those in need of care and protection, in all their avatars.
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    Climate Justice Starts with a Bus Ride: A Lifeline for Delhi’s Waste Pickers

    For Delhi’s waste pickers, a working bus route is not a luxury. It is a pathway to dignity, safety, and survival. In a city battling extreme heat, toxic air, and rising inequality, climate justice might just begin with a seat on a functioning, inclusive bus.

    Sri Lanka Launches First Public-Private Water Supply Partnership with ADB Support

    The pilot in Galle is seen as a potential blueprint for nationwide replication, with implications for addressing water inefficiencies throughout Sri Lanka. If successful, it could also serve as a model for other countries in the region facing similar challenges.

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    Justice is Not a Privilege, It is a Right for Every Child: Justice Savitri Ratho

    Justice Madan Lokur, Chairperson of the United Nations’ Internal Justice Council and former Judge of the Supreme Court of India, emphasised the need for meaningful access to justice for children—as victims, as accused, and as those in need of care and protection, in all their avatars.

    Climate Justice Starts with a Bus Ride: A Lifeline for Delhi’s Waste Pickers

    For Delhi’s waste pickers, a working bus route is not a luxury. It is a pathway to dignity, safety, and survival. In a city battling extreme heat, toxic air, and rising inequality, climate justice might just begin with a seat on a functioning, inclusive bus.