Monthly Archives: December 2010

Statement on the Binayak Sen Judgement

Subscribe to ShahidulNews Posted by Radical Notes December 31, 2010 at 8:44 am in India Sanhati We are deeply anguished by the convictions and sentences of Dr. Binayak Sen, Piyush Guha, and Narayan Sanyal by the additional district and sessions … Continue reading →

by Shahidul Alam Posted on December 31, 2010
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Blasting war, hoping for peace

Subscribe to ShahidulNews An inspiring soliloquy by Chris Hedges to those preparing for arrest in front of the White House protesting the continuous wars in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iraq, intercut with interviews with Daniel Ellsberg and returning war veterans

by Shahidul Alam Posted on December 31, 2010
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Chobi Mela VI Press Conference

Subscribe to ShahidulNews PRESS RELEASE Chobi Mela VI to Open a Portal to a Restive World of Dreams “All that we value, that we strive to uphold, all that gives us strength, has been made of dreams” Dhaka, Bangladesh. 28 … Continue reading →

by Shahidul Alam Posted on December 27, 2010
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WIKILEAKS BANGLADESH – I

Subscribe to ShahidulNews People’s Resistance to Global Capital and Government Collaboration is Vindicated Rahnuma Ahmed In reality, WikiLeaks leak of diplomatic cables from US Embassy, Dhaka reveal nothing new, they only serve to confirm what many of us across the … Continue reading →

by Shahidul Alam Posted on December 27, 2010
Posted in Bangladesh, Capitalism, economy, exploitation, Governance, Human rights, Imperialism, politics, Rahnuma Ahmed | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

Update on Mishu’s health

Subscribe to ShahidulNews Dear friends, Hello, I’m sorry for not having sent my regular updates for the last two days, caused by writing deadlines. Moshrefa Mishu’s health has worsened. Her back pain from a spinal injury has increased. She has … Continue reading →

by Shahidul Alam Posted on December 26, 2010
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Arrest warrants against top TIB executives

Subscribe to ShahidulNews bdnews24.com Sun, Dec 26th, 2010 1:43 pm BdST Comilla, Dec 26 (bdnews24.com) — A Comilla court has issued arrest warrants against the TIB chairman, director and a fellow for ‘maligning’ the judiciary in its household survey report. … Continue reading →

by Shahidul Alam Posted on December 26, 2010
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WikiLeaks cables: Bangladesh Gas

Subscribe to ShahidulNews US nudged Bangladesh to allocate gas blocks BS Reporter / New Delhi December 25, 2010, 0:15 IST Every time India would ask Bangladesh for rights to explore gas, Dhaka would say the country had to first find … Continue reading →

by Shahidul Alam Posted on December 25, 2010
Posted in Bangladesh, Capitalism, economy, exploitation, Governance, Imperialism, Oil, politics, war on terror, World | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Chobi Mela featured in Italian Vogue

Subscribe to ShahidulNews Bangladesh dreams Vogue Italy A new wave of talented and creative photographers is emerging in the country Except for its poverty and natural disasters,Bangladesh rarely makes the news. But fans of art, especially photography, would do well to … Continue reading →

by Shahidul Alam Posted on December 25, 2010
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WikiLeaks cables: Bangladeshi ‘death squad’ trained by UK government

Subscribe to ShahidulNews Rapid Action Battalion, accused of hundreds of extra-judicial killings, received training from UK officers, cables reveal By Fariha Karim and Ian Cobain guardian.co.uk, Tuesday 21 December 2010 21.30 GMT The British government has been training a Bangladeshi … Continue reading →

by Shahidul Alam Posted on December 22, 2010
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