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The ‘Harijans’ of Bangladesh: Victims of constitutional neglect and social isolation
From the use of the word ‘Harijan’ alone, to the absence of acknowledgement of structural discrimination within Bangladesh (and Pakistan) the Dalit movement has a long way to go in both Islamic countries
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Pakistan’s two-nation responsibilities
By souring relations with India, Pakistan turned its back...
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Aasia Bibi, the Christian woman who spent nearly a...
In Jogendra Nath Mandal’s Pakistan, Asia Bibi wouldn’t have needed Canada’s asylum
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Are all Rohingyas converging on Bangladesh?
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Bangladesh’s Ulama League demands ban on NGOs working to curb child marriage
The pro-ruling party Islamists has also demanded a ban...
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Bangladesh: Rapes rise as we hide the demons
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Bangladesh: Are reserved seats in the parliament sufficient for women’s empowerment?
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