Youtube banned in Bangladesh-Freedom of Expression highly questionable
The Bangladesh government has banned you tube from its territory, highlighting the high violence content in you tube. The use of content filtering is done in order to avoid impending violence, reports the Internet Society Bangladesh Dhaka Chapter. According to Faisal Hasan, PhD President of ISOC Bangladesh, “Muslims around the world are deeply shocked by [...]
Bangladesh: Mourning The Death Of Humayun Ahmed
A few hours ago the most famous Bangladeshi writer and film maker during the past three decades died from colon cancer leaving millions of fans mourning. Humayun Ahmed (64) was a popular author, dramatist and film director who captivated millions of people with his famous characters like Himu, Misir Ali, Baker Bhai etc in both [...]
United States, Bangladesh explores avenues of security cooperation
Top United States officials and Bangladesh explored avenues of cooperation to combat terrorism, piracy and strengthen coastal patrol dominated the first-ever crucial security dialogue on Thursday. The US embassy in a media statement said the dialogue will enhance partnerships in peacekeeping, joint military exercises and exchanges, counterterrorism, and security cooperation. Visiting U.S. Assistant Secretary of [...]
Bangladesh police breaks energy activist’s demos
Police in riot gears in the capital Dhaka broke up a demonstration by energy activists on Thursday midday demanding postponement of contracts with foreign companies for power generation and coal exploration. Police charged batons and fired tear gas shells to disperse the demonstrators who tried to lay siege to the Ministry of Energy and Mineral [...]
Occupy Dhaka: Joining The Global Movement Against The 1%
Occupy Wall Street, the peaceful protest against financial corruption and capitalism that started last month in the New York City’s financial capital, has already spread in many countries of the world. People have joined under the motto: “We are the 99% who will not tolerate the greed and corruption of the remaining 1%.” And the [...]
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