Students demonstrating against quotas in government jobs decided not to hold any blockade programmes tomorrow

Agitating students demanding the abolition of quota in recruitment of government jobs declared to block important intersections of the capital and highways adjacent to colleges and universities across the country tomorrow

Education Minister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury today said the quota issue is now under trial

Students demonstrating against the quota system in government jobs have withdrawn their blockades from Karwan Bazar and Bangla motor intersections in Dhaka this evening, nearly one hour after they blocked the intersections as part of their "Bangla Blockade" programme.

Students announce fresh programmes demanding the abolishment of quota system in govt jobs

A writ petition was filed with the High Court today seeking its directive on the government to formulate a paternity leave policy for the employees at all institutions of the country.

A parliamentary body today recommended that the government recognise women's domestic work as an economic activity

Persons with disabilities excel with DRRA support

In Bangladesh, 9 out of 10 children aged 1-14 years face violent discipline each month by caregivers. Over 45 million children in the country are affected by this issue, according to new UNICEF data

Sixty eminent citizens have expressed their anger over Dhaka South City Corporation’s attempt to evict the Harijan community of Miranzilla City Colony without providing rehabilitation

The High Court today ordered the authorities concerned not to evict Miron Jolla Harijan City Colony at Aga Sadek Lane in Dhaka until an alternative arrangement for its residents is ensured

Says Unicef in a study covering children aged 1 to 14 years old

Empowering marginalised communities through inclusive education is the key to eradicating deep-rooted discrimination, emphasised speakers at a discussion

Says Rastro Songskar Andolan in a statement

Speakers tell discussion

Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) and Unicef officially announced the launch of the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS): Round 7 (2024-2025) to collect essential data on children and women, gathering critical evidence on their lives and access to essential services..The launching

In order to support vulnerable women in income-generating activities and businesses, Simeen Hussain Rimi, state minister for the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs (MoWCA), inaugurated the distribution of Tk 1.9385 billion in cheques to 96,928 women beneficiaries of a project today.

All public entities would be obligated to disclose information in the future, said Chief Information Commissioner Dr Abdul Malek today

Students from Barishal University (BU) blocked the Dhaka-Barisal highway today, protesting a High Court order that ordered the restoration of 30 percent quota for children of freedom fighters, in first and second class government jobs

Bangladesh Mahila Parishad and Bangladesh Legal Aid and Services Trust (BLAST) today demanded a fair investigation into the death of Afroza Begum in police custody in Jashore on Sunday