ট্যাগ Bangladesh Crisis
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Could Volker Türk threaten Bangladesh Army under UN mandate?
Under international law and the United Nations mandate, Volker Türk, as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, does not have the authority to unilaterally threaten or warn the Bangladesh Army about their participation in UN peacekeeping missions based on their internal actions, such as the July-August riots. Such decisions fall under the purview of the…
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Press freedom, rule of law key to peacebuilding
This op-ed was published on September 28, 2024. For decades, Bangladeshi media has played a vital role in upholding the spirit of democracy, human rights, and the fight against corruption as the fourth pillar of the state, despite limitations such as inefficiency, politicization, and threats. Press freedom is essential for any functioning democracy. The role…
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Professor Muhammad Yunus: The importance of being earnest
In this op-ed dated August 17, 2024. I warned that nepotism, arrogance, and culture of impunity could nullify the revolution’s success. From childhood, humans learn about their daily needs from their surroundings and the dos and don’ts from their parents, teachers, journalists, public representatives, law enforcers, and the judiciary. However, while the textbooks, social norms…
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