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Taken From Home, Heard From Bangladesh: Bengal Man’s Family Seeks Answers
Months after Abdul Rahim was allegedly detained in Uttar Dinajpur, his family heard his voice from Bangladesh. Two phone calls brought relief that he was alive, but also raised a frightening question: how did a man taken into custody in Bengal cross the border?
Why Indira Gandhi Remains India’s Most Influential and Most Debated Prime Minister
Let us recall the achievements of Indira Gandhi, whose birth anniversary we celebrate today. She has undoubtedly been one of India's most powerful rulers...
From Hate Rallies to Bulldozers: Assam’s War on Bengali-Speaking Muslims Is “Illegal, Inhumane,” Warns Sanjay Hegde
Washington, DC: Senior Supreme Court advocate Sanjay Hegde has condemned the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Assam government’s deportations of Bengali-speaking Muslims as “absolutely illegal”...
Vanished in the Night, Returned from a Foreign Land: How Indian Migrants Were Wrongly Exiled
Seven migrant workers from West Bengal were illegally deported to Bangladesh despite holding valid Indian ID documents. Detained by Maharashtra Police and handed to BSF, they were allegedly beaten, robbed, and pushed across the border. The incident has sparked outrage, raising serious concerns about profiling and human rights violations.
Bangladesh on the Brink: The Struggle Between Democracy, History, and Rising Religious Nationalism
Bangladesh’s democracy stands at a crossroads, with rising majoritarianism threatening its pluralistic fabric. The country’s rich multicultural identity is under strain, as forces seek to reshape its political and historical narratives. The legacy of its liberation movement is fading, raising concerns about the erosion of democratic values and minority rights.
Ganga Yatra: From the Himalayas to Bangladesh—The Sacred River’s Struggles and Survival
The Ganges, a river of immense cultural and religious significance, embarks on a transformative journey through Bangladesh, where it assumes various forms – from the Padma to the Meghna – showcasing a unique confluence of rivers and shaping the nation's landscape and culture