Bangladesh: Garment workers must receive rights-based compensation and justice immediately

Arbitrary cases against garment workers in Bangladesh to intimidate them into silence Use of unlawful force against protesting garment workers Wider culture of corporate impunity for workplace injuries and deaths Garment workers in Bangladesh continue to face a climate of fear and repression as corporate impunity for business-related human rights abuses remains unchecked amid state…

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UK Protest Rights

Whilst the right to protest is legal in the UK there are restrictions and processes you should be aware of if you are planning to organise or take part in a protest. Here we outline the key UK protest rights. Download Bustcard button short arrow right Is it legal to Protest? Protesting is legal in…

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Many services in one smart card

Government’s initiative for smart passenger services is Rapid Pass. It is a smart card based automated fare collection system specially designed for use in the country’s public transport and even metrorails. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the Rapid Pass program on January 4, 2018. It has been introduced to be used in metro stations, railway…

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Tips for staying cool in summer

‘Rajni sleepless, long burning days, Aram nahi ja jaane re..’ Rabindranath’s words clearly understand the evil nature. The body and mind become restless to get some comfort in the heat. The intensity of heat is increasing day by day. Even a sudden downpour can’t bring back relief. Nature seems to be getting more cruel lately….

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Raw mango sorbet this summer

“The storm came, the storm came, the mango fell, the mango fell, the raw mango, the sour mango, the sour sweet, this is what… the rain came…” Even if there is no rain in this summer, raw mangoes can be seen. So to calm the soul, the cool, lively and delicious raw mango sorbet can…

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