“I was born in Mirpur, Dhaka, and I have grown up here. When I was 8 or 9 years old, I went to my village home for the very first time. I loved it there. I met my grandparents from … Continue reading
An extra day! Not unusual in itself, but considering that a deadline had been announced so long ago, it seems a strange thing to ask for. What could happen in that extra day that could not have happened before? This … Continue reading
It was a dramatic ending to Robert Pledge’s presentation. Via Topu and Omi, I’d received the news that the military had been called out. Robert wanted to finish the presentation, but once I’d announced the government’s decision, the auditorium of … Continue reading
Subscribe to ShahidulNews The mail today brought a copy of “Amader Kotha”. A publication by the American Center in Dhaka. The lead article in this unsolicited newsletter by Abu Naser was entitled “An International Election in November: A chance for … Continue reading
