President of Bangladesh Photo Journalists Association AKM Mohsin speaking at the biennial general meeting of the association at its auditorium in the city on Saturday.

19 Jun 2016, 12:00 am0

Writ filed challenging two sections of Evidence Act

Staff Reporter :A writ petition has been filed with the High Court on Sunday challenging the legality of two sections of the Evidence Act that allow questioning the “character” of rape victims.Three rights organizations, Bangladesh Legal Aid and Services Trust (BLAST), Ain O Salish Kendra (ASK) and Nari Pakkho, submitted the petition as a public interest litigation seeking cancellation of Sections 155(4) and 146(3) of the Evidence Act, 1872. Pending hearing of the ruling they sought an interim direction upon...

15 Nov 2021, 12:00 am