Category Archives: International

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

The Thuggery Of Pervez Musharraf

Posted on April 28, 2006 by Mash

General Pervez Musharraf, the dictator of Pakistan, sat down recently with The Guardian of Britain for an interview to proclaim that he is not a dictator. Musharraf insisted that he is a believer in democracy and his mission is to bring democracy … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Policy, Human Rights, International | 31 Comments

Do You Know This Man?

Posted on April 19, 2006 by Mash

He may not have an American Express card but he does have a police badge. Apart from his wonderful facial expression, he enjoys beating up journalists and old men, likes wearing cool sunglasses, and has a taste for berets. He … Continue reading →

Posted in Bangladesh, Foreign Policy, International, Society | 28 Comments

Make Gentle The Life Of This World

Posted on March 30, 2006 by Mash

This morning started out with the terrific news that Jill Carroll was alive. Lately mornings have not brought good news in the pages of newspapers and on web sites. But, today was different and somehow brought some sanity back into … Continue reading →

Posted in International, Iraq, Personal, Society | 3 Comments

Mukhtar Mai

Posted on March 24, 2006 by Mash

In the 24 hour news cycle, it is hard to keep up with so many stories flying past us at dizzying speeds. Important stories by necessity get pushed aside to make room for the more current story. Sometimes, however, it is … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Policy, Human Rights, International, Politics, Society | 1 Comment