Monthly Archives: October 2010

Long March

Subscribe to ShahidulNews Day One Dhaka to Gazipur Bangladeshi citizens began a long march from Dhaka to Dinajpur to protect the country’s natural resources. The march began at Muktangon in Dhaka with a rally and the first day ended in … Continue reading →

by Shahidul Alam Posted on October 25, 2010
Posted in Bangladesh, Capitalism, Current News Photos, exploitation, Governance, Human rights, My Photo Essays, Photography, Photojournalism, politics, Shahidul Alam, South Asia | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

From the other side of the fence

Subscribe to ShahidulNews There is a certain arrogance in ‘teaching’ anything. The assumption that you know best, and the certainty that you are in authority. The clear hierarchy. Bhaiya and Apa, against tumi or tui. When advantages of age and … Continue reading →

by Shahidul Alam Posted on October 22, 2010
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Speech at the Funeral of Sarah Bartmann

Subscribe to ShahidulNews By Thabo Mbeki 9 August 2002 Fellow South Africans: The day should be a day of celebration and joy. After all, today is National Women’s Day as well as the historic day when we return the remains … Continue reading →

by Shahidul Alam Posted on October 14, 2010
Posted in Capitalism, Colonialism, culture, development, exploitation, Genocide, Global Issues, Governance, Human rights, Imperialism, politics | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Bangladesh Profile

Subscribe to ShahidulNews By Shahidul Alam Bangladesh will be 40 years old next year. Back in 1971, its civil war and declaration of independence gained global notice thanks to the Concert for Bangladesh, which drew over 40,000 to Madison Square … Continue reading →

by Shahidul Alam Posted on October 11, 2010
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India in Afghanistan, Nation building or proxy war?

Subscribe to ShahidulNews At a time when Bangladesh is being asked (against the wishes of its citizens) to send troops to Afghanistan, an interesting article on the complex forces that are at play in the region. related article: Sitting on … Continue reading →

by Shahidul Alam Posted on October 6, 2010
Posted in Bangladesh, Capitalism, Colonialism, exploitation, Global Issues, Governance, Human rights, Imperialism, Media issues, Military, politics, security, South Asia, Terrorism, war on terror, World | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

IDF soldier belly dancing

Subscribe to ShahidulNews YouTube clip shows IDF soldier belly-dancing beside bound Palestinian woman IDF orders immediate probe after Channel 10 airs clip on national TV. By Haaretz Service A video uploaded to YouTube shows an Israel Defense Forces soldier wriggling in … Continue reading →

by Shahidul Alam Posted on October 5, 2010
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