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Dare to Share? (Thanksgiving Thoughts)

by Shahidul Alam Posted on November 25, 2011

Subscribe to ShahidulNews By Arjun Janah I wander off, from working life, to see and hear what’s new, And here is what I find — which now is openly in view. I see the people in two camps (though some … Continue reading →

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Police break the law, all in the name of international cricket!

by Shahidul Alam Posted on February 14, 2011

Subscribe to ShahidulNews By Rahnuma Ahmed When southern countries host international events, it has become de rigeur to punish poor people and beggars. The Delhi government cleared the capital of beggars, particularly areas tourists were likely to visit during the … Continue reading →

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Update on Mishu’s health

by Shahidul Alam Posted on December 26, 2010

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 →

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Imprisoned, or dead. Reflections on Victory Day, 2010

by Shahidul Alam Posted on December 20, 2010

Subscribe to ShahidulNews By Rahnuma Ahmed My heart was heavy on Victory Day. On Dec 12, four people, including a rickshaw driver aged 35, were killed in Chittagong EPZ as garment workers clashed with police because the new wage structure … Continue reading →

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Breaking News: Moshrefa Mishu taken on remand

by Shahidul Alam Posted on December 14, 2010

Subscribe to ShahidulNews Please add your name in support of this statement against the unlawful arrest of garment workers leader Moshrefa Mishu, and all garment workers, who have either been arrested or are being intimidated and persecuted, for protesting against non-implementation … Continue reading →

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URGENT. Release Garment Workers Leader Moshrefa Mishu immediately, arrested on fabricated charges

by Shahidul Alam Posted on December 14, 2010

Subscribe to ShahidulNews Please circulate this message as widely as possible, and do everything you can think of. Rahnuma Ahmed. Officers of the Detective Branch of police picked up labour leader Moshrefa Mishu, president of Garments Workers Unity Forum, from … Continue reading →

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G20 photographer awarded £30,000 for injury by police

by Shahidul Alam Posted on December 10, 2010

Subscribe to ShahidulNews By Owen Bowcott guardian.co.uk, Tuesday 7 December 2010 05.01 GMT A photographer who was struck in the face by a police shield during the G20 protests last year has been awarded £30,000 compensation by the Metropolitan police. … Continue reading →

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Murdoch phone hacking scandal

by Shahidul Alam Posted on September 22, 2010

Subscribe to ShahidulNews Murdoch phone hacking scandal engulfs all Britain’s major parties By Jean Shaoul 22 September 2010 World Socialist Website A desperate damage control operation is underway as further allegations emerge about the extent of the illegal phone hacking … Continue reading →

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Photography is Not a Crime

by Shahidul Alam Posted on August 28, 2010

Subscribe to ShahidulNews Photography is Not a Crime It’s a First Amendment Right By Carlos Miller The Homeland Security Bureau of the Miami-Dade Police Department has published a “Terrorist Awareness Guide” where it advises citizens to be on the lookout … Continue reading →

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Representing ‘Crossfire’: politics, art and photography

by Shahidul Alam Posted on April 8, 2010

Shahidul Alam in an interview with New Age by Rahnuma Ahmed Media reports on “Crossfire” exhibition Latest report in Indepndent Shahidul Alam’s exhibition, ‘Crossfire’ (a euphemism for extrajudicial killings by the Rapid Action Battalion), was scheduled to open on March … Continue reading →

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