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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.

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...

Bangladesh: When grown-ups hijack a children’s movement

A protest that started out with good intentions was...

Bangladesh: VCs ask for release of students, minister says no

Nurul Islam Nahid, however, said no innocent student will...

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