Category Archives: Bangladesh

Pakistan And Extremism

Posted on September 14, 2006 by Mash

[Via Raw Story] President Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan claimed on Tuesday that terrorism and extremism had been brought to Pakistan by the West. According to the Daily Times of Pakistan, Musharraf blamed the West for bringing terrorists and extremists to the region … Continue reading →

Posted in Bangladesh, Foreign Policy, General, International, Terrorism | 21 Comments

Meet The Enemy

Posted on August 13, 2006 by Mash

Since September the 11th, 2001 President Bush has been telling us that they hate us for our freedoms. However, he has never really been able to define who "they" are. He has never been able to go beyond his talking … Continue reading →

Posted in Bangladesh, Foreign Policy, International, Islam, Society, Terrorism | 6 Comments

Muslim. Immigrant. American.

Posted on July 5, 2006 by Mash

This Fourth of July was bittersweet for me. It was the first one I spent without my daughter since her birth 5 years ago. I watched our community’s big fireworks show from my driveway rather than the park where family’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Bangladesh, Immigration, Islam, Personal, Society | 28 Comments

Bangladeshis Held At Guantanamo Bay

Posted on May 17, 2006 by Mash

The Pentagon has released the names of all detainees held at Guantanamo Bay since 2002. The list contains information on 759 Muslim detainees from Asia, Africa, Australia and Europe. The list also includes two Bangladeshi citizens. The two Bangladeshis are … Continue reading →

Posted in Bangladesh, Foreign Policy, Human Rights, International | 7 Comments

Dictators Are People Too

Posted on April 25, 2006 by Mash

Via the 3rd world view comes the touching tale of a dictator and genocide lost. The strongman of Pakistan, General Pervez Musharraf, has a softer side. Though known for his tough exterior he has a decidedly chewy interior. On December 16, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bangladesh, Human Rights | 1 Comment