Sheuly Begum (28) got married to cable operator Azizul Haque Liton to save her father and her family. This was her second marriage – a marriage that cost her life. Her mother Rahima Khatun alleges that Sheuly’s husband, Azizul Haque Liton (40), a cable operator of Anarpura village under Gojaria Police Station, killed her. On […]
Bangladeshi child named Shafikul was detained by BSF at Chanduria border in Kolaroa Upazila of Satkhira district
The geographical divide between Bangladesh and India barely changes the relationship for those living in Chanduria in Kolaroa Upazila of Satkhira district of Bangladesh and those living by the Pandaria border in Gorjola village of Gaighata thana in Uttar Chobbish Pargana district of West Bengal, India. Almost regularly, they cross the borders to visit each […]
Eight female workers killed and over 50 workers injured in a fire outbreak at Smart Export Garments
One of the primary sources of foreign remittance, Ready-Made Garments (RMG) is vital to Bangladesh’s economy. However, repeated instances of fire outbreak in garment factories have not only claimed lives of hundreds but also pointed out the concerned authority’s utter disregard towards moral responsibility. In recent times, the most horrific incident in the RMG sector […]
Human rights monitoring report : March 2013
The March 2013 monthly human rights monitoring report describes the human rights situation in Bangladesh, specifically describing the following areas: Human rights violations due to violent political situation Attacks on Hindu citizens and acts of vandalism and arson on temples Attacks at meetings and on journalists; police operation in political party office Human rights violations […]
Police shot Mohammad Shah Alam dead in Dhaka city’s Pallabi area
On December 31, 2012 at around 8:15pm, members of the Pallabi Police station shot Mohammad Shah Alam (28) dead in front of H and S Polythene factory at Plot 1/6 on Road 7, Section 7 of the Post Office Street. Shah Alam was the son of Mohammad Ali Akbar and Morjina Begum. They were residents […]
Police allegedly tortured Mohammad Sekandar Ali at Rajibpur Police Station in Kurigram district
Members of Rajibpur Police Station arrested Mohammad Sekandar Ali (37) son of late Goribullah and Mosammot Zabeda Khatun of Borai Dangi village, on September 26, 2012 at around 2:20am, from his home. They took him to the police station as a suspect in the murder of his neighbour Mansur Ali. Unidentified people killed Mansur on […]
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