communal harmony

Implementing the CHT Accord for a non-communal Bangladesh

The Adibashis epitomise some of the clearest manifestations of the pluricultural and multilingual heritage of Bangladesh.

Essay / Old sins cast long shadows: A vivisection of communal harmony as Puja ends

We can’t just wish things away, we can’t disown parts of our culture and country because they don’t fit our particular ideal. That is a cop-out, an easy way out, that is claiming we are pristine, and the dirt lives elsewhere, claiming we are saints and that is not our sin. 

Why Bilkis Bano’s rapists should be behind bars

Men who raped Bilkis Bano during 2002 Gujarat riots allowed to walk free on the same day that PM Modi promised to make the nation a better place for women.

“I told India to help maintain stability in Bangladesh”: Momen clarifies

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen today (August 19, 2022) said he told the Indian government that Bangladesh would be happy if India helps Bangladesh in maintaining stability, noting that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina wants stability and communal harmony in the country.

The real face of Bangladesh - moderate, secular

For Bangladesh, countering radicalisation is a multi-faceted effort that goes beyond the state. It has an active civil society and media which have come together with the government to address issues that are fuelling terrorism via self-radicalisation within the society.

‘Olama League trying to destroy communal harmony’

Bangladesh Hindu-Bouddha-Christian Oikya Parishad claims that Awami Olama League is trying to destroy communal harmony in the country by delivering distasteful and baseless speeches.

December 2, 2022
December 2, 2022

Implementing the CHT Accord for a non-communal Bangladesh

The Adibashis epitomise some of the clearest manifestations of the pluricultural and multilingual heritage of Bangladesh.

October 8, 2022
October 8, 2022

Old sins cast long shadows: A vivisection of communal harmony as Puja ends

We can’t just wish things away, we can’t disown parts of our culture and country because they don’t fit our particular ideal. That is a cop-out, an easy way out, that is claiming we are pristine, and the dirt lives elsewhere, claiming we are saints and that is not our sin. 

August 23, 2022
August 23, 2022

Why Bilkis Bano’s rapists should be behind bars

Men who raped Bilkis Bano during 2002 Gujarat riots allowed to walk free on the same day that PM Modi promised to make the nation a better place for women.

August 19, 2022
August 19, 2022

“I told India to help maintain stability in Bangladesh”: Momen clarifies

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen today (August 19, 2022) said he told the Indian government that Bangladesh would be happy if India helps Bangladesh in maintaining stability, noting that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina wants stability and communal harmony in the country.

January 26, 2016
January 26, 2016

The real face of Bangladesh - moderate, secular

For Bangladesh, countering radicalisation is a multi-faceted effort that goes beyond the state. It has an active civil society and media which have come together with the government to address issues that are fuelling terrorism via self-radicalisation within the society.

January 4, 2016
January 4, 2016

‘Olama League trying to destroy communal harmony’

Bangladesh Hindu-Bouddha-Christian Oikya Parishad claims that Awami Olama League is trying to destroy communal harmony in the country by delivering distasteful and baseless speeches.

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