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14-party alliance: Open letters to PM Hasina on Dr Yunus threaten Bangladesh’s rule of law

report in Dhaka Tribune, Aug 31,2023Criticizing the open letters, both domestic and international, addressed to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to stop the court proceedings against Dr Yunus, the 14-party alliance led by the ruling Awami League on Wednesday termed these attempts as a threat to the rule of law in the nation. In a statement, signed by Awami League Liberation War Affairs Secretary Mrinal Kanti Das on behalf of the alliance, the leaders said that…

SL seeks innocent passage via Indian territorial waters to enter Arabian Sea

by Kelum Bandara in Daily Mirror, July 6, 2023*It saves 400 nautical miles for SL multi-day fishing vessels**Prez to discuss matter when visiting New DelhiSri Lanka will seek fresh diplomatic engagements with India to secure what is termed ‘an innocent passage’ through its territorial waters for Sri Lankan fishermen to enter the Arabian Sea for multi-day fisheries, a minister said. Currently, Sri Lankan multi- day fishing vessels taking to the sea from areas like Negambo,…

SL is going through an ’’interval in hell’’ now: Tilvin

by Ajith Siriwardana in Daily Mirror online, Apr 7, 203JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva said yesterday that Sri Lanka was only enjoying an interval in the crisis which he termed an “interval in hell” at the moment. Speaking at the ‘Il Maha Viru Samaruma’ held in Kalutara to commemorate their fallen members, he said people should not believe that Sri Lanka was heading towards an economic revival by looking at the present situation and said…

Domestic violence termed ‘endemic’ in Pakistan

By Myra Imran in The News, Feb 27, 2023Islamabad: Domestic violence is a reality of every society and is directly linked to the societal power structure, economic situation and social mindset of a country. A patriarchal mindset, depleting economic situation, religious extremism, increasing population, discriminatory traditions and the impact of the climate crisis – all provide a perfect environment for domestic violence in Pakistani society. Domestic violence is defined as any act committed within the…