The 1997 CHT Peace Accord remains unfulfilled, leaving indigenous communities in crisis and their rights unmet
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From Hope to Haze: The CHT Peace Accord and the Silent Withering of Justice
A priest’s arrest, a border’s fury: India-Bangladesh diplomacy shaken to its core
The arrest of Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das has intensified unrest, straining India-Bangladesh relations.
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Hindu priest arrested in Bangladesh as wave of minority attacks threatens nation’s stability
The arrest of Chinmoy Prabhu, a key figure in the fight for Hindu rights in Bangladesh, has sparked fear and...
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Culture in Crisis: Extremists halt Bangladesh’s iconic Lalon Fair, threatening Spiritual Freedom
The abrupt cancellation of the Lalon Fair in Bangladesh underscores the rising threat of extremism, challenging the nation's cultural identity...
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Student anarchy: Vice-principal’s forced resignation leads to tragic death in Bangladesh
SM Ayub's untimely death following a heart attack underscores the severe consequences of public humiliation and emotional distress faced by...
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Cherishing classical status to Asomiya language
Assam celebrated its language's classical status, with experts discussing its future and emphasizing modernization.
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Court grants bail to 10 militants, fueling fears of rising terrorism in Bangladesh
District Judge grants bail to 10 Jamaatul Ansar members, raising concerns over rising radicalization in Bangladesh.
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Land, Identity, and Justice: The Struggle for Indigenous Survival in CHT
The Chittagong Hill Tracts face ongoing struggles for indigenous peoples' land rights and cultural autonomy.
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Bangladesh’s Crossroads: From democratic hope to authoritarian risk
Bangladesh stands at a crossroads, facing the challenge of transitioning from authoritarianism to democracy.
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Polling for 6 Assam, Meghalaya assembly seats ends largely peacefully
Voter turnout exceeded 70% in Assam and Meghalaya's by-polls, with results set for November 23.
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Bangladesh media faces major clampdown as 167 press cards are revoked under Younus’ leadership
Journalist accreditation revoked by Bangladesh’s interim government, raising press freedom concerns amid political unrest.
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Global Association for Indigenous Peoples of Chittagong Hill Tracts (GAIPC) call for inquiry into attacks
The GAIPC urged Dr. Yunus’s government to release the report on September 2024 CHT attacks, warning of international action if...
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