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Karachi, Pakistan: Women march for autonomy, gendered equality, resistance

Karachi, Pakistan’s port city marched and marched with slogans like #MeraJismMeriMarzi #Azaadi #AuratMarchKarachi #AuratMarch for women’s dignity, autonomy and voice

Mentally unstable Indian boy languishing in Pakistan jail

The boy seems to be mentally unstable and not...

Bangladesh Must Release Political Prisoner & Eminent Photojournalist Dr Shahidul Alam From Prison

Internationally-renowned  Bangladeshi scholar, activist  and photojournalist Dr Shahidul Alam...

Why Imran Khan’s Invocation of Medina is Deeply Regressive

When politicians fail to deliver basic promises related to...

Bangladesh: An Eid of memories and tears for Rohingya refugees

Last time this year, many were hiding in the...

Pakistani jailer remembers incarcerated Bangabandhu

An account of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s time spent in...

Free Shahidul Alam: the Bangladeshi photographer exposing injustices around the world

Alam must be released immediately to continue his vital work...

WATCH: Two young girls from India and Pakistan sing each other’s national anthems

For Independence day, the video brings together national anthems not...

Bangladesh: Shahidul Alam sent to jail

Police produced him at court after a seven-day remandFile...

Bangladesh: How long till justice is served for attacks on journalists?

A number of journalist organizations have issued ultimatums to...

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