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2 Dec

Hidden Histories: Indigenous People in Bangladesh and the 1971 Liberation War

Often overlooked in history, Indigenous Jumma people and other Adivasis of Bangladesh, played a crucial role in the 1971 Liberation War, fighting alongside the Mukti Bahini for independence and the hopes of greater rights and autonomy—yet their struggle for recognition and self-determination continues to this day.

28 Nov

Khmers Kampuchea-Krom Federation Calls on Vietnam for the Unjust Sentencing of Khmer-Krom Buddhist Monks and Activists by Vietnamese Court

The Khmers Kampuchea-Krom Federation (KKF) expresses their concerns and resounding condemnation of the recent verdict delivered by the Vietnamese court in Vinh Long Province against Khmer-Krom Buddhist monks and activists. A court in the southern province of Long An has delivered the verdict on November 26, 2024, disregarding the fair trial principles. With sentences ranging from 2 years to 6 years.

25 Nov

Intersecting: Gender Equality and Public Health

In recognition of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, GHRD highlights the alarming intersection of gender-based violence and public health. With statistics showing that 70–90% of women in Pakistan experience domestic violence and LGBTQIA+ individuals facing similarly high levels of abuse, this crisis transcends gender and profoundly impacts public health.

22 Nov

Beyond Recognition: Political, Social, and Legal Barriers to Acknowledging the 1971 Bangladesh Genocide

As Bangladesh marks more than 50 years since its liberation war, the quest for international recognition of the atrocities committed during the 1971 genocide remains difficult to address due to political, social and legal challenges. Despite the nation's evolution from a struggling post-war country to a developing state, the memory of the genocide is obscured by political arguments, different stories about what happened and the lack of transparent laws. These contrary accounts raise important questions about the ongoing struggle for justice and recognition despite the silence surrounding this history.

14 Nov

The Biharis in Bangladesh: A Reflection on Violence, Victimhood, and Conflict

The Bihari community in Bangladesh has faced decades of marginalisation, statelessness, and human rights abuses stemming from their role in the 1971 Liberation War. This article explores their historical plight, legal neglect, and the urgent need for justice and protection.

2 Nov

Why the Intellectuals? A Heinous War Strategy to Cripple Bangladesh

The won war of Bangladesh liberation was marked by a final effort of eliticide, aimed at wiping out the intelligentsia and key occupational classes. This article reflects on several historical developments that formed the basis of Bangladesh's identity, highlighting how the elimination of intellectuals sought to cripple the nation's future and undermine its potential for self-determination. Both the unrecognized Bangladesh Genocide and Operation Searchlight represent suppressed narratives, struggling to fit into international recognition frameworks.

17 Oct

The Dual Setting of Consent in Sexual Violence Cases and Further Considerations

The traditional "yes versus no" framework of consent oversimplifies its complexity, especially in cases of sexual violence. Therefore, the article examines common definitions of consent and delves into the voluntariness of sex work to expand the discourse. The research advocates for a nuanced understanding of consent to enhance protections for sexual violence survivors and combat such violence more effectively.

2 Oct

The Role of Media: How Pakistan’s Control and the ‘Winners’ Narrative’ Obscured the Bangladesh Genocide

The Bangladesh Genocide of 1971, considered one of the most brutal conflicts of the 20th century, continues to be a suppressed part of world history, manipulated by the victors and obscured by media control.

24 Sep

The Post-1971 Non-Recognition of the Bangladeshi Genocide: a Legal, Political, and Social Analysis

Despite the atrocities committed during Bangladesh’s 1971 Liberation War the Bangladesh Genocide has yet to receive formal recognition from the international community. This article explores the social, political, and legal factors behind the ongoing lack of recognition, highlighting biases, geopolitical interests, and gaps in international legal frameworks that have hindered global acknowledgment of the Genocide.

11 Sep

Dark Pasts and Bright Futures: An Economic Analysis of Bangladesh in the Context of the 1971 War and Genocide

This article explores the economic effects of the 1971 war and genocide in Bangladesh on providing historical context across four major eras: prewar, wartime, postwar and contemporary. EDIT: Hundred thousand figures have been adjusted to show 100,000 instead of 1,00,000.

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