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Land and people. De-colonising the national imagination

by Shahidul Alam Posted on March 27, 2010

By Rahnuma Ahmed I see no reason not to be worried. For we have, over the years, begun mimicking our erstwhile Pakistani rulers when it comes to explaining what went wrong in the Chittagong Hill Tracts. The `tribals’ want to … Continue reading →

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My Sister’s Language

by Shahidul Alam Posted on March 2, 2010

His eyes flitted forward and back, and having surveyed the scene for possible danger, it stopped. The head stooped, and that was how he stayed. Crouched on the floor of a bus full of Bangalis, the Pahari (hill person) amongst … 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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