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Bangladesh: Assault and mob attack on journalists condemned by EGI

The Editors Guild of India has unequivocally condemned the physical assaults and incidents of mob attacks, vandalism and arson against prominent media persons and media establishments in Bangladesh.

India’s north-east on fire: Should Bangladesh watch out?

It is easy to split territories but not their...

Pakistan’s two-nation responsibilities

By souring relations with India, Pakistan turned its back...

Are all Rohingyas converging on Bangladesh?

With each passing days as more and more Rohingyas...

Bangladesh’s Ulama League demands ban on NGOs working to curb child marriage

The pro-ruling party Islamists has also demanded a ban...

Is Bangladesh on the cusp of electing its first transgender MP?

The MPs elected to the parliament during the polls...

Bangladesh: Rapes rise as we hide the demons

A rational look into this horrific aberration is much...

Bangladesh: Are reserved seats in the parliament sufficient for women’s empowerment?

There is broad consensus that women’s increased participation in...

Bangladesh: When the liberator came home

The story of January 10, 1972A momentous time in...

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