Category Archives: Bangladesh

In their March issue, Daily Star newspaper’s monthly magazine Forum has published our article on Bangladesh’s declaration of independence. The article, entitled "Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendro and Bangladesh’s Declaration of Independence", is based on the post we wrote in January. … Continue reading →

Posted on March 2, 2008 by Mash | 3 Comments

Only Connect

Posted on February 24, 2008 by Mash

Last week I received an email from a dear friend. The email came from Sweden, on Valentine’s Day. I have spent the better part of this week trying to craft a response. I have failed. This post is my attempt at … Continue reading →

Posted in Bangladesh, Human Rights, Personal, Torture | 12 Comments

The Bangladesh Military Tilts At Windmills

Posted on January 31, 2008 by Mash

The newspapers in Bangladesh fed us the party line. They declared that a "foreign body" had been provoking labor unrest in Bangladesh’s garment industry. Never mind that rising food prices and unpaid back wages have driven those who already live … Continue reading →

Posted in Bangladesh, Foreign Policy, Human Rights | 1 Comment

Breaking: 4 Dhaka University Professors And 11 Students Battle The Farce In Bangladesh

Posted on January 21, 2008 by Mash

Four Dhaka University professors and 11 students who have been held since last August by Bangladesh’s military government have just been freed. Four students who are absconding have been convicted of "crimes" and sentenced to 4 2 years imprisonment. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Bangladesh, Human Rights | 7 Comments

Bangladesh Genocide Archives – Video: Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s Homecoming In Independent Bangladesh

Posted on January 10, 2008 by Mash

NBC News (1/10/1972) Video of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s return to Bangladesh after 10 months of imprisonment in Pakistan.

Posted in Bangladesh, Bangladesh Liberation War | 9 Comments