Author Archives: Mash

British High Commissioner Beyond His Brief?

Posted on August 28, 2007 by Mash

[Cross posted at E-Bangladesh] On August 26, the British High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Anwar Choudhury, apparently went off the reservation. After meeting with the foreign advisor in Dhaka Mr. Choudhury was the only foreign envoy to face the media. He … Continue reading →

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Dr. M. Anwar Hossain

Posted on August 27, 2007 by Mash

Human Rights Watch has protested the growing pattern of abuses by the military government in Bangladesh. In response to the nationwide protests, the military has cracked down on students, academics and journalists. One of the five professors who have been … Continue reading →

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And Justice For All…

Posted on August 27, 2007 by Mash
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Evil Force

Posted on August 27, 2007 by Mash

The army chief in Bangladesh, Moeen U Ahmed, has blamed last week’s protests and riots in Bangladesh on "evil forces". In response to the riots the military government has beaten students mercilessly, detained and assaulted journalists, detained and allegedly tortured five prominent … Continue reading →

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Allawi The Fabulist

Posted on August 26, 2007 by Mash

Juan Cole reported earlier this week on a rumor that Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki might be toppled in a coup. This rumor comes in the midst of intensifying pressure on Maliki from the Bush administration and members of congress. … Continue reading →

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