Shahzahan Bachchu was known locally and within the secular Bangladeshi movement as an outspoken, sometimes fiery activist for secularism. He printed poetry and books related to humanism and freethought via
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Experiencing Pakistan-India borders beyond the militarism of Wagah -Anam Zakaria
It was a chilly February morning in 2012 when I first stepped beyond Pakistan’s gate at the Wagah border. My companions walked across, entering Indian territory, but I stopped for
‘How long will it take before you all forget about my sister?’- Atika Rehman
Pakistan: As the sun began to set on Jan 4, six-year-old Zainab Amin performed her wuzu before setting out to her maternal aunt’s place for Quran lessons. “Zainab and her
Killings of 1975 and Aug 21, 2004 tied to same thread: prosecution
The prosecution in its closing arguments in the August 21st grenade attack case said the killings on Bangabandhu Avenue on that day in 2004, and the killings of August 15,
Islamic school’s gender segregation is unlawful:UK court
A UK COURT has ruled against an Islamic school in Birmingham for its policy of segregating boys and girls during breaks, school clubs, and trips. Today, a unanimous decision from three Court
Court asks Khaleda to appear before it on Oct 5: War criminals appointing as Minister
17 th August 2017:, Dhaka: A court here on Sunday ordered BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia to appear before it on October 5 or face an arrest warrant if fails to
BNP chairperson’s PS Maruf’s wife dies ‘mysteriously’:Tania lodged attempt to murder case on 2014
BNP ( Bangladesh Nationalist Party ) chairperson’s press secretary Maruf Kamal Khan’s wife Tania Khan has died of burn injuries at the burn unit of Dhaka Medical College Hospital.Resident surgeon
“They are enemy of all-it’s a shame”-Militant nazim’s body refused by mom
Sumi Khan: “I won’t take the body. They are enemies of the country… of the people… enemy of all” Said Monowara, who had went to the hospital to identify the
Militants might have blown themselves off inside the hideout- CTTC Chief Manirul
Scattered body parts of Seven to eight suspected militants have been found inside the militant den Banglow of Nasirpur in the northeastern district of Moulvibazar, says the counter-terrorism unit chief
Blast after SWAT strikes at Nasirpur militant den:‘Operation Hit Back’ will take more time-Manirul
‘The operation named ‘Operation Hit Back’ by SWAT at Nasirpur militant den will take more time’ , said Manirul Islam, Chief of Counter Terrorism and Transitional Crime unit . An