Every year, the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) campaign led by UN Women serves as a powerful reminder of the widespread violence women and girls face worldwide. In support of this civil society initiative the UN Secretary-General back in 2008 launched the campaign UNITE by 2030, which runs
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72-hour roads, waterways blockade enforced in hill districts
A 72-hour roads and waterways blockade has been enforced in protest against the recent attacks, arson, and violence in Khagrachhari and Rangamati hill districts. No long-distance vehicles have left Khagrachhari, although some light vehicles were seen operating within the town as the day progressed, reports out Khagrachhari correspondent. Superintendent of Police of
3 killed, 9 injured as clashes eruptin hill districts
At least 3 people were killed and 9 others injured as violence erupted in the Khagrachhariand Rangamatihill districts on Friday. The bodies of the deceased are in the Khagrachhari District Sadar Hospital. Of the 9 injured, 4 have been referred to Chottogram. The rest are receiving treatment at the Khagrachhari hospital. According
50 hurt as clash erupts at Baitul Mukarram mosque
More than fifty people were injured as clashes broke out at the BaitulMukarram National Mosquebetween followers of present KhatibWaliurRahman and former khatibRuhulAminbeforeJumma prayers. The incident occurred around 12:30pm while KhatibWaliurRahman was addressing the worshipers. Eyewitnesses said KhatibWaliurRahman Khan was giving a speech before the prayer started. At that time, KhatibMaulana Mufti Ruhul
Violence, crisis will end under Dr Yunus’ leadership: Fakhrul
"The scene I saw in the hospital is unbearable," he said while visiting the injured leaders and activists at the National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedic Rehabilitation (NITOR) in the capital on Thursday . The BNP secretary general said, “Dr Yunus has been nominated by the students and us. I believe
Save the country from violence, chaos: Yunus
Violence has serious implications for Bangladesh’s international standing: UN rights chief
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk has written a letter to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina saying the reports of violence against its citizens advocating for fundamental rights have serious implications not only within Bangladesh, but also in its international standing. "As one of the largest contributors to the United Nations peacekeeping
Those involved in violence to be brought to justice: Quader
Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader Friday vowed that those, who were involved in violent acts during the quota reform movement, would be brought to justice. "Legal action will be taken against those involved in the violent acts. Trial in every murder case will be held through the investigation of
Country crawls back to normalcy after 200 killed in violence
Bangladesh was crawling back to normalcy with limited internet and office hours Wednesday after more than a week of chaos over student protests involving government job quotas. Nearly 200 deaths were reported in just over a week of violence. Most of the country remained without internet, but thousands of cars were
Soldiers will be on streets until normalcy returns: Army Chief
Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman on Tuesday said soldiers will patrol the streets until the return of normalcy in the country. He said this during a call on with President Mohammed Shahabuddin at Bangabhaban at noon, President's Press Secretary Joynal Abedin told reporters. During the meeting, the army chief said that a total