Category Archives: Human Rights

What Say You Mr. Bush?

Posted on November 17, 2007 by Mash

Someone please explain to me why we bombed into the Stone Age the most secular Arab country in the Middle East while kissing and holding hands with the most backward ruling elite in perhaps the entire world. Please justify this Mr. Bush: … Continue reading →

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Nur Hossain

Posted on November 10, 2007 by Mash

"Give me a place to stand and a lever long enough and I will move the world" – Archimedes, 220 BC On November 10, 1987 a young Bangladeshi man named Nur Hossain was shot and killed by the forces of … Continue reading →

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The Harvard Crimson on General Moeen: Part Deux

Posted on November 2, 2007 by Mash

[Image inspired by and post via ShadaKalo] Bangladesh’s military ruler, General Moeen U Ahmed, has dropped out of sight since returning to Bangladesh on October 28th. However, today the Harvard Crimson once again reported on him. This time the Crimson … Continue reading →

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Squatters, Goons And The Media In Bangladesh

Posted on November 2, 2007 by Mash

So let me tell you a story. Back in 2002 you signed a lease to rent out your building to a number of businesses all owned by the same family. You sign a 5 year lease with the tenants. The 5 … Continue reading →

Posted in Bangladesh, Human Rights | 59 Comments

Senator Edward Kennedy Calls For Release Of Bangladeshi Professors And Students

Posted on November 1, 2007 by Mash
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