Bangladesh’s ILO Commitments and the Race to Secure EU Trade Access
Bangladesh has recently ratified important labour-standard conventions under the International Labour Organization — covering issues like workplace safety and protection against harassment. This signals Dhaka’s commitment to upholding international labour rights and improving working conditions in its garment industry.
Through the signing of the accord, the hill people had hoped to reclaim their rights from the state
A discussion meeting was held at the Women’s Voluntary Association auditorium in Dhanmondi to mark the 28th anniversary of the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) Peace Accord, under the slogan: “Strengthen national unity and move forward toward full implementation of the CHT Accord.”
December 6: India Grants Diplomatic Recognition to Bangladesh
Amid thunderous applause and jubilant celebrations in the Lok Sabha, Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi announced today that India has formally recognised the government of Bangladesh.
Body of Chhatra League activist Momin Khan recovered from the Turag River in the capital
The body of Momin Khan, a missing Chhatra League activist, was recovered today, Wednesday, December 3rd, from the Turag River—four days after he went missing—following an Awami League protest rally in Dhaka’s Diabari area on November 30th against the verdict of the interim government’s tribunal.
Classes and exams halted for activists of the banned Chhatra League in universities
She went to the campus for only one day after the fifth of August to take an exam, but on that very day she “fell victim to an attack.” She could not take the exam; instead, she became an accused in a case and had to spend twenty-seven days in jail. Claiming that she has not been able to attend any classes or exams for the last one and a half years, these were the words of Sumaiya Khatun (pseudonym), a third-year student of a public university.
Dhaka’s Skies Under Allied Air Control
Inside the country, the Bangladesh–India allied forces were advancing at an unstoppable pace. Everywhere, the freedom fighters were achieving victory. The skies over Dhaka were completely taken over by the allied air force. Almost all of Pakistan’s fighter aircraft had been destroyed.
Khaleda Zia’s Trip to London Not Happening Before Sunday
Due to a technical glitch in the aircraft, BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia’s departure for London for medical treatment has been pushed back by one day. The special air ambulance sent by the Amir of Qatar to transport her could not arrive in Dhaka at the scheduled time on Friday (5 December).
Ted Kennedy Denounces Pakistan’s 1971 Crackdown as Genocide, Urges U.S. Rethink on Support
Senator Edward Kennedy emerged as one of the strongest American voices opposing Pakistan’s 1971 military crackdown in East Pakistan. Breaking with the Nixon administration’s policy, he condemned the campaign as genocide, criticised U.S. military support to Pakistan, and called for accountability over arms transfers—all while urging an urgent political solution after witnessing the massive humanitarian crisis along the India–East Pakistan border.
In the BCS question paper, the Liberation War is called a ‘Resistance War’
Widespread criticism continues over the use of the terms “resistance war” instead of “Liberation War” and “occupying forces” instead of “Pakistani forces” in the BCS written examination.
UK universities are shutting their doors to students from Bangladesh and Pakistan
The Financial Times reported on Thursday (4 December) that concerns over visa misuse and strict rules from the Home Office have led UK universities to effectively shut their doors to applicants from Pakistan and Bangladesh.