Sanae Takaichi to become Japan’s first female prime minister

Desk Report: Japan’s ruling conservative Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has elected Sanae Takaichi as its new leader, putting the 64-year-old politician on course to become Japan’s first female prime minister. Sanae Takaichi is one of the most conservative candidates in the ruling party’s right-wing camp. Former minister Takaichi is well-known in Japanese politics as a TV presenter and heavy metal drummer. But he is also controversial for a number of reasons. If confirmed by parliament as prime minister, Takaichi will face several important challenges. First, resolving the economic problems of…

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Seek legal help without fear of threats

Desk Report: I got married to Rafi (pseudonym) on 23-02-2024. But soon after the marriage, various disgusting aspects of his character came to my attention. After marriage, I came to know about his relationship with many other women. Apart from that, he used to raise his hand on me verbally. At one stage, Rafi divorced me verbally. Unable to bear all this, I separated from him less than a month after the marriage. Later, another woman told me that Rafi had divorced me. When I asked for proof, she sent…

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Two men fight over a woman claiming her as their wife, ending in prison for all three

Desk Report: Two men in their forties are arguing over a woman wearing an orange salwar kameez. Both of them are demanding that the woman be their wife. At one point, a fight breaks out. This scene was seen at Charkhamba intersection in Jessore city on Tuesday afternoon. And so, a crowd of curious people gathered to watch. On receiving the news, the police took the three to the police station. Once there, the tension increased. Several rounds of arguments and fights broke out in the police station premises. To…

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What does Islam say about violence against women?

Desk Reports : Violence against women is a global social problem that manifests itself in many forms. According to the United Nations, approximately 736 million women experience violence at least once in their lives, and in most cases, this violence is perpetrated by a current or former husband or partner. This violence can be physical, psychological or sexual and occurs across all ethnicities, religions and social classes. These statistics show that violence has become a global epidemic. Islam strictly prohibits violence against women and provides a clear vision for solving…

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