Monthly Archives: May 2008

Family secrets, state secrets

by Shahidul Alam Posted on May 27, 2008

Subscribe to ShahidulNews Rahnuma Ahmed History is never more compelling than when it gives us insights into oneself and the ways in which one’s own experience is constituted. Amitav Ghosh, in a letter to Dipesh Chakrabarty I do not see … Continue reading →

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Un-intelligent manoeuvres: tales of censorship

by Shahidul Alam Posted on May 21, 2008

Subscribe to ShahidulNews Rahnuma Ahmed Calling for an end to the emergency rules, editors and senior journalists of the print and electronic media yesterday protested against the interference of government and military agencies in the everyday task of the media. … Continue reading →

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Unidentified terrorists in the hills

by Shahidul Alam Posted on May 12, 2008

Subscribe to ShahidulNews rahnuma ahmed Some external terrorists from outside Sajek have set these fires. There is no conflict between Bengalis and Paharis in this area. Those who set the fire don’t want the current communal harmony between Bengalis and … Continue reading →

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