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The Tragic Case of প্রীতি উরাং Preeti Urang[edit]

Background[edit]

Preeti Urang (প্রীতি উরাং), a 15-year-old girl from Moulavibazar, Bangladesh, tragically lost her life under distressing circumstances on 6 February 2024, while employed as a domestic worker.[1]. Her parents, laborers in the tea gardens of Moulavibazar, are part of a broader community that has historically faced socio-economic challenges and systemic neglect. Despite the tea industry's significant contributions to Bangladesh's export economy[2], the workers' compensation and living conditions have remained inadequate[3].

Incident[edit]

The incident involving Preeti Urang occurred in the residence of Syed Ashfaqul Haque, the Executive Editor of The Daily Star, a leading English Daily [4] in Bangladesh. Reports suggest that Preeti Urang fell from the 8th floor of the building leading to her untimely death[5]. Prior to this tragic event, in August 2023, there was a similar incident involving another child domestic worker who got severely injured under similar circumstances at the same residence[6]. Following the recent incident, the police have taken Syed Ashfaqul Haque and his wife, among others, into custody for investigation. This series of events has led to public outcry and demands for justice[7], highlighting issues of workers' rights and child labor in Bangladesh[8]

Legal Proceedings[edit]

In the aftermath, Syed Ashfaqul Haque (60), his wife Tania Khandaker (47), their daughter Afrin Haque (22), son Syed Anaf Mahmud (18), brother-in-law Al Raji Mahbub, and sister-in-law Rajia Khandaker were taken into custody for investigation[9]. The case has become a focal point for discussions on legal accountability, labor laws, and the protection of vulnerable workers in Bangladesh.

Community Response[edit]

The tragic death of Preeti Urang has sparked a national dialogue on the plight of tea garden workers and domestic laborers in Bangladesh[10][11][12][13]. Activists and the general public have called for improved labor laws, fair wages, and enforcement of workers' rights as measures to prevent such tragedies in the future. The case underscores the need for systemic change to address the underlying issues of exploitation and neglect.

Media Coverage and Response[edit]

Given the involvement of Syed Ashfaqul Haque, the Executive Editor of The Daily Star, one of Bangladesh's most renowned newspapers, the incident involving Preeti Urang has been met with hesitance and partiality in media coverage. The mainstream media's reluctance to cover the story extensively has led to very limited reporting on the matter. This has raised concerns about the impartiality of media outlets in covering sensitive incidents involving figures from within their own ranks or associated networks.

Conclusion[edit]

The demand for justice for Preeti Urang transcends her individual case, reflecting a broader struggle against socio-economic inequality and the exploitation of vulnerable populations. It serves as a poignant reminder of the need for comprehensive policy reforms to uplift the lives of those who contribute to the nation's prosperity yet remain marginalized. Through this tragic event, there is a renewed call for societal and legislative action to ensure the protection and dignity of all workers in Bangladesh.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "প্রীতি উরাং নিহতের ঘটনায় দোষীদের শাস্তি দাবি". www.kalerkantho.com. February 2024. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
  2. ^ "Bangladesh's tea market worth Tk3,500cr annually: Commerce minister". The Business Standard. 2021-06-02. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
  3. ^ "The anti-colonial roots of the tea workers' labour struggle in Bangladesh - Spring". springmag.ca. 2022-08-31. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
  4. ^ "The Daily Star". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
  5. ^ প্রতিবেদক, জ্যেষ্ঠ. "গৃহকর্মীর মৃত্যু: সাংবাদিক আশফাক ও স্ত্রী কারাগারে". bdnews24 (in Bengali). Retrieved 2024-02-12.
  6. ^ প্রতিবেদক, জ্যেষ্ঠ. "'উপর থেকে পড়ে' গৃহকর্মীর মৃত্যু, স্ত্রীসহ সাংবাদিক থানায়". bdnews24 (in Bengali). Retrieved 2024-02-12.
  7. ^ Sangbad, Protidiner. "গৃহকর্মী প্রীতি উরাং হত্যার বিচার দাবি". Protidiner Sangbad (in Bengali). Retrieved 2024-02-12.
  8. ^ "Child labour in Bangladesh", Wikipedia, 2023-12-02, retrieved 2024-02-12
  9. ^ "প্রীতি উরাংয়ের মৃত্যুর সুষ্ঠু তদন্ত ও বিচারের দাবিতে মৌলভীবাজারে বিক্ষোভ". মানবজমিন. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
  10. ^ "গৃহকর্মী প্রীতির মৃত্যুর তদন্ত ও বিচারের দাবিতে সিলেটে বিক্ষোভ-মানববন্ধন". The Business Standard. 2024-02-12. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
  11. ^ Editor. "প্রীতি উরাং এর খুনিদের শাস্তির দাবিতে কমলগঞ্জে মানববন্ধন". dailycountrytodaybd.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 2024-02-12. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  12. ^ "চা-শ্রমিক ফেডারেশনের পক্ষ থেকে প্রীতি উরাং মৃত্যুর সুষ্ঠু তদন্ত সাপেক্ষে দোষীদের শাস্তি দাবি". পাতাকুঁডির দেশ. 2024-02-11. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
  13. ^ "মৌলভীবাজারে চা শ্রমিকের মেয়ের মৃত্যুর সুষ্ঠু তদন্ত ও বিচারের দাবীতে সমাবেশ". jjdin. Retrieved 2024-02-12.

The coverage by these outlets, despite the overall main media hesitancy about the tragic case of Preeti Urang, has been instrumental in keeping the public informed and fostering dialogue on important issues of workers' rights, child labor, and media responsibility in Bangladesh.

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