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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Heroes of Bangladesh, immortalized in Mro’s voice
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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Bangladesh media faces major clampdown as 167 press cards are revoked under Younus’ leadership
Journalist accreditation revoked by Bangladesh’s interim government, raising press freedom concerns amid political unrest.
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Global Association for Indigenous Peoples of Chittagong Hill Tracts (GAIPC) call for inquiry into attacks
The GAIPC urged Dr. Yunus’s government to release the report on September 2024 CHT attacks, warning of international action if...
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UN takes note of minority atrocities in Bangladesh, calls for justice in the CHTs
The UN is demanding action to protect the Jumma people in Bangladesh's Chittagong Hill Tracts, who are facing violence and...
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Criticism on Dr Yunus: Magistrate suspended in Bangladesh
Taposhee Tabassum Urmi was suspended for a Facebook post criticizing Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus. She defended her remarks, emphasizing the...
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Bangladesh: Indigenous Buddhist will not celebrate Katin Chibar Dan festival for security concerns
Buddhist monks in Bangladesh's Chittagong Hill Tracts are canceling their annual Kathin Chibar Dan festival due to escalating violence and...
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