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Military Generals responsible for flouting election schedule, breach of constitution

May 23, 2008
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In the recent twist of political development, the higher court ruled on the holding of parliament election and has received double thumbs-up by pro-democracy activists. The court has categorically blamed the interim government and the election commission for breach of certain clauses of state constitution.
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Too little, too late for democratic roadmap for Bangladesh

May 13, 2008
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Too little, too late for democratic roadmap for Bangladesh

On the eve of the military installed interim government’s chief adviser Fakhruddin Ahmed crucial address to the nation was interpreted in a commentary by Nayeemul Islam Khan in a Bangladesh newspaper Amader Shomoy that it would be a “landmark speech” and hopes it would be a “magna carta” for the Bangalee nation.
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Why international watchdogs should not audit Bangladesh?

March 1, 2008
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Why international watchdogs should not audit Bangladesh?

Bangladesh for obvious reasons is under scrutiny by global watchdogs. Equally, the think tanks and international press have also included the country of 150 million. The recent dramatic political development – transition to democracy in several countries including Thailand, Nepal and Pakistan has rise the expectation for Bangladesh. Transitions to democracy...
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Bangladesh press groans under emergency rule

February 23, 2008
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Bangladesh press groans under emergency rule

Press freedom has always been a far cry in Bangladesh. Despite 15 years of rule under so-called democratically elected governments of Khaleda Zia and Shiekh Hasina. Both of them did not enough to punish the perpetrators of the press. Thus the heads of state along with other elected leaders were dubbed...
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Of the FUA-MUA government

September 19, 2007
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Of the FUA-MUA government

What ‘s in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet
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Secular Polity to Islamic Hegemony of the Nationalists Chauvinist

August 15, 2007
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Secular Polity to Islamic Hegemony of the Nationalists Chauvinist

Photo: Selling Religion/Bri Vos. This article exposes the mindset of the majoritarian Bangalee Muslim nationalist population in Bangladesh. To consolidate the power base, the political parties, politicians and military dictators, have always used religion as a tool. It is evident from the series of amendment of the Constitution from a secular...
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