Jackets designed for Sir Mick Jagger by his late partner L Wren Scott are among the items from the fashion designer s archive that have gone on display before they are offered at auction.
Mank, Minari and Nomadland are among the films that have been recognised with Oscar nominations, but there are a number of movies that were shut out by the Academy.
It was a disappointing day for Spike Lee’s Vietnam war film Da 5 Bloods, which was overlooked by voters.
Chadwick Boseman did pick up a posthumous best actor nomination for Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom but did not receive a nod in the supporting category for his turn in Lee’s film.
Chadwick Boseman did not receive posthumous recognition for Da 5 Bloods, but was nominated for Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom (Ian West/PA)
Why are we forgetting Lakingme?
A number of rights groups, indigenous student organisations and activists holding a candlelight vigil in front of the national parliament, seeking justice for Lakingme Chakma. Photo: Rashed Shumon
Bangladesh is experiencing an epidemic of violence against women and girls. Access to justice has long been a challenge in Bangladesh, particularly for this type of violence. On many occasions these cases were dismissed as unsolvable and were simply ignored. The Lakingme Chakma case is no different from these other examples of violence against women and girls. We are also forgetting this case like the previous cases without taking further action to bring justice for her. Lakingme case has been also ignored, mostly because she is from an indigenous marginalised group. Indigenous women and girls are one of the most disadvantaged and vulnerable segments of the country s population. They are typically deprived of basic human rights, including lack of access to
Law and Justice Division Secretary Md Golam Sarwar today bid them farewell at the ministry in Dhaka.
Joint secretary Bikash Kumar Saha and other senior officials of the division were present on the occasion, among others.
The four judges will work as justice advisers under the Rule of Law Advisory wing for one year in their host countries.
Terming this one of the milestones for the country s judiciary, Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq said participation of Bangladeshi female judges in the UN Peacekeeping Mission is undoubtedly a huge achievement. The judges would definitely be able to attain recognition through their ability and efficiency in protecting world peace and human rights, he hoped.