March 29, 2019
Access to books for prisoners in Bangladeshi jails
''Words are just words, a book never harmed anyone by itself.” These words by Rob May might have encouraged a lot of people to read. We all know that reading increases knowledge, provides mental stimulation and is a great source of stress relief.
March 16, 2019
Legislate Clean Air Act before it's too late!
Few months ago, Delhi had been declared as the most polluted city in the world. For most of us who breathed a sigh of relief, the breathing just got heavier.
February 12, 2018
Easing the plight of women commuters
The draft of the Road Transport Act 2017 received Cabinet approval last week. Due to a High Court order, it has been drafted in the light of the Motor Vehicles Ordinance 1983, but with major changes.
February 1, 2018
Making CCTV cameras mandatory in local buses
The 2012 Nirbhaya incident in Delhi shook the world. The aftermath of this harrowing incident not only raised concerns for female commuters but gave rise to a whole lot of similar incidents.
December 6, 2017
ICT Act, Digital Security Act and press freedom
Article 39 of the Bangladesh Constitution impliedly prevents any bar on a person's freedom to write.
November 21, 2017
Simple technology for a modern Bangladeshi court
Modern technology, like the internet, has dramatically changed the modes of retrieving information. We expect faster outcomes with less effort. As a result, every sector is being modified to adapt to the changing society.