A Nation at Risk While the World Watches

A Nation at Risk While the World Watches

By R K Raina The events that unfolded in Dhaka this week should end any remaining illusion that Bangladesh’s current political drift is a contained or internal matter. On Wednesday afternoon, hundreds of protesters marched towards the Indian High Commission under the banner of July Oikya, raising anti-India slogans and issuing open threats against a … Continue reading A Nation at Risk While the World Watches

1971 Genocide and the Unhealed Scars of Bangladesh

1971 Genocide and the Unhealed Scars of Bangladesh

Bangladesh may paper over its wounds one by one, but the scars of systematic genocide during 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War will remain permanent.  Pummy M. Pandita The 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War was marked by a systematic campaign of genocide carried out by the Pakistan Army and its supporting forces, Razakars, against the Bengali population, pro-independence … Continue reading 1971 Genocide and the Unhealed Scars of Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s self-goal: tilt to Pakistan

Bangladesh’s self-goal: tilt to Pakistan

Jamat e Islami and Muhammed Yunus seek to shape Bangladesh into politically radical Islamic nation and threaten its Bengali Identity N. C. Bipindra During a 1955 debate in Pakistan’s Second Constituent Assembly on whether the eastern province should be called East Bengal or East Pakistan, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman said, “We have demanded so many times … Continue reading Bangladesh’s self-goal: tilt to Pakistan

Bangladesh at Crossroads, Hasina Stares at Death Sentence

Sham kangaroo court rigs court judgment; Awami League out of democratic contest, puts big question mark on political stability in Dhaka. International Crimes Tribunal has sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death for alleged crimes against humanity linked to the deadly crackdown on anti-government protests in 2024. This has led to a huge escalation … Continue reading Bangladesh at Crossroads, Hasina Stares at Death Sentence

Situational Analysis – Geopolitics, Hindu Hate, Islamisation and Decay of Democracy in Bangladesh

Situational Analysis - Geopolitics, Hindu Hate, Islamisation and Decay of Democracy in Bangladesh

Bangladesh faces a dangerous convergence of Islamic resurgence, targeted minority persecution, and democratic regression. This situational analysis explores convergence of internal unrest and external influence, especially through narrative warfare and strategic alignments, which has accelerated the deterioration of democratic governance and encouraged radical elements in the post-2024 scenario. For more details……. CIHS_Situational_Analysis_Geopolitics_Hindu_Hate_Islamisation_and_Decay_of_Democracy_in_BangladeshDownload

Democracy Roiled in Bangladesh

Democracy Roiled in Bangladesh

In a move unprecedented in political history, Bangladesh's caretaker government, headed by Muhammad Yunus, has imposed a blanket ban on the Awami League (AL), one of the nation's most politically influential parties in history.  The ban, put into effect via newly interpreted anti-terrorism and war crimes acts, represents an unprecedented turn in Bangladesh's political history. … Continue reading Democracy Roiled in Bangladesh

Hindus in Bangladesh Face Existential Threat

Hindus in Bangladesh Face Existential Threat

CIHS, UN reports meticulously documented atrocities against minorities while Yunus government is on denial mode. Pummy M Pandita Centre for Integrated and Holistic Studies (CIHS) had in August 2024 released a report titled "Hindu Genocide Unfolding in Bangladesh," detailing systematic persecution of Hindus in that country. The report highlighted how minorities and in particular Hindus … Continue reading Hindus in Bangladesh Face Existential Threat

Dangerous Global Bias Goes Unchecked

Hindu Temples, places of worship, communities in Western democracies and Islamic nations face grave threat and metamorphosed into a huge crisis. Dr Shailendra Kumar Pathak There’s a pattern to it. Hate and violence against Hindu communities has gone global. From Hindu temples, individuals and organizations have experienced extreme violence, vandalism and intolerance. These acts and … Continue reading Dangerous Global Bias Goes Unchecked