An extremist group in Bangladesh attacked indigenous students and activists, injuring 13 during a protest against the removal of an...
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Extremists launch brutal attack on indigenous students and rights activists in Bangladesh
BNP leader admits killing 15 policemen to topple state authority in Bangladesh
Saidur Rahman admitted to executing 15 police officers during the August 2024 uprising in Bangladesh. Despite his confession, no legal...
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Bangladesh rejects bail for Hindu leader amid escalating sectarian strife
Bangladeshi activist Krishna Das Prabhu, a prominent minority rights advocate, has been denied bail amidst sedition charges, escalating tensions in...
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China’s ambitious Yarlung Zangbo hydropower project: Environmental, civilisational, and security concerns
China's mega-dam on Tibet's Yarlung Zangbo River threatens the Brahmaputra, alarming India & Bangladesh. Fears of water shortages and ecological...
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Christmas celebration turns to tragedy: 17 indigenous houses torched in Bangladesh
Tripura homes in Bandarban torched during Christmas, victims blame settlers over land disputes.
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Heroes of Bangladesh, immortalized in Mro’s voice
Discover how a new book is bringing Bangladesh's heroic past into Mro communities. This story celebrates courage, resilience, and cultural...
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Bangladesh in Crisis: Sunamganj violence highlights growing threats to minority security
Attacks on Hindu homes, shops, and temples in Sunamganj spotlight ongoing threats to minority rights and communal harmony in Bangladesh.
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From Hope to Haze: The CHT Peace Accord and the Silent Withering of Justice
The 1997 CHT Peace Accord remains unfulfilled, leaving indigenous communities in crisis and their rights unmet
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Extremists attack on Hindu protesters unveils Bangladesh’s crisis
Growing threats to religious minorities in Bangladesh, revealing urgent calls for justice and equality.
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Under Siege: Bangladesh’s interim government accused of escalating political violence and extrajudicial killings
The grim realities documented by Odhikar, highlighting the increase in political violence, extrajudicial killings, and threats to press freedom in...
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Court grants bail to 10 militants, fueling fears of rising terrorism in Bangladesh
District Judge grants bail to 10 Jamaatul Ansar members, raising concerns over rising radicalization in Bangladesh.
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Bangladesh’s Crossroads: From democratic hope to authoritarian risk
Bangladesh stands at a crossroads, facing the challenge of transitioning from authoritarianism to democracy.
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