Pankaj Saran, High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh, Wednesday claimed that no incident of killing took place on Bangladesh-India border in the last six months. On being reminded that two Bangladeshis had been killed today, he replied that “I confess that a couple of killings took place on the border despite India’s carefulness in this …
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Jun 07
Lailat al Mi’raj: The scenario in Bangladesh on the 6th of June, 2013
Lailat al Mi’raj was observed on Thursday night, the 6th of June in Bangladesh. Before I proceed onto speaking my mind, let us view some facts. Lailat al Mi’raj (Arabic: لیلة المعراج, Lailätu ‘l-Mi‘rāğ), also known as Shab-e-Mi’raj (Persian: شب معراج, Šab-e Mi’râj) in Iran, Pakistan, India and Bangladesh, and Miraç Kandili in Turkish …
Jun 06
In Bangladesh, Islamic artists are subject to oppression too
A Dhaka court on the 5th of June granted 1 day remand against a police prayer for 10 days for Moshiur Rahman, well known nasheed singer. Naya Diganta reported that remand had been sought for a vandalism case filed at Ramna police station. The court also heard prayers of remand for four other cases filed …
Jun 01
How the Daily Star viewed the remand of Babunagari: The missing parts
The Daily Star never fails to surprise me with its diabolical brand of journalism that so nakedly emanates hatred; hatred of anything not relating to their version of events, especially in the field of religion. Past articles have unashamedly labeled members of political parties calling for realization of Islam in all spheres of life as …
May 30
Bdnews24 feeds the frenzy: Another yellow report against the Hefazat in Bangladesh
I seem to have lost the count of the times I have been berating the Daily Star and bdnews24 for their well planned acts to morally sabotage selected sections of the society, a.k.a yellow journalism. Bdnews24 has tried opening another avenue to insult Hefazat-e-Islam. This was via a news article saying, “‘Govt needs to act …
May 29
Garments in Bangladesh: Still Neglected
At least ten people were injured in a clash between the workers of readymade garment (RMG) and police at Shewrapara in Kafrul thana of the capital today Wednesday. Police and witnesses said a meeting on wage-hike was scheduled between the workers and the authorities of MM Shirt Garment at its factory today (Wednesday). However, on …
May 25
In Bangladesh, it is (an unofficial) crime to be Shibir
The 25th of May was like just another normal day to the many in the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh. The day was cloudy; the temperature was down; it was cloudy and the greatest fact of all, it was a government holiday. But what seemed a nigh perfect day for meeting up with friends and family …
May 24
Amnesty Human Rights Report Bangladesh 2013: Some Important Observations
The main opposition party of Bangladesh, the BNP, nailed it when they said that the 2013 Amnesty report on Bangladesh was the tip of the iceberg. What the amnesty report has alluded to is huge, and as reports of other human rights organizations such as Odhikar and Human Rights Watch have indicated, the human rights …
May 20
May the Almighty always be with you Brother……….
Some feelings are unexplainable. Some emotions cannot be accounted for. Shibir President Delwar Hossain was brought to court today. A nation saw his condition and millions wept, unable to do a thing. Such is the rule of law embedded in the hearts of millions of innocents, yet violated at will by an autocratic state. He …
May 19
Removal of internet ban in Bangladesh: A hollow victory?
It was a victory for the internet activism. The Bangladesh Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (BTRC), on Sunday, informedall International Internet Gateways (IIGs) of its decision to remove any ban on the upload speed. Previously, it had issueddirectives on the 16th of May to cut the upload speed by 75% in a supposed effort to cull illegal …
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