Category: BDFA News
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Tension in Araihazar as Group Demands Ban on Baul Songs Ahead of Orash Festival
In Araihazar, Narayanganj, a local group under the banner of Towhidi Janata formed a human chain demanding a ban on Baul songs at an upcoming Orash festival. The demonstration took place on Monday morning on the Araihazar–Bishanandi Ferry Ghat road near Karaitala Taltala market. Speakers alleged that Baul performances at a nearby shrine had been…
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Hatia Woman Chains Husband After Multiple Marriages and Unresolved Family Disputes
A woman in Katakhali village of Jahazmara Union, Hatia upazila (Noakhali), chained her husband to a bed after long-running family disputes and allegations of neglect. According to locals, Hasina Begum married Abdur Rahman according to village customs, and her family provided furniture as part of the marriage norms. After the marriage, quarrels reportedly began, and…
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World’s AIDS Day: Bangladesh Reports Sharp Rise in New HIV Cases and Ongoing Barriers
December 1 marks World AIDS Day, a reminder that public health, structural inequality, and social stigma continue to shape who gets access to safety and who does not. This year’s reports show a troubling rise in HIV cases across Bangladesh. According to the National AIDS/STD Control Programme, 1,891 new HIV patients were identified between November…
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