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Bangladesh: Corruption Reduction Policy Under Question

Posted by Rezwan on 19/11/2009

This year Bangladesh improved her position in the Transparency International corruption perception index. However citing some recent lapses, Habib Siddiqui questions: “How committed is Bangladesh Government about boosting the Corruption Perception Index?”

Bangladesh English Governance Roundups South Asia

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Bangladesh: The Long Awaited Verdict

Posted by Rezwan on 19/11/2009

Unheard Voice live blogged the long awaited final verdict of the trial of the killers of the first president of Bangladesh, the father of nation, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

Bangladesh English Law Roundups South Asia

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Bangladesh: Brahmaputra River Is Threatened

Posted by Rezwan on 18/11/2009

RealTime Bangladesh blog reports that a dam in Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra) in China will divert 200 billion cubic meters of waters to the Yellow River. This will spell disaster for the Tibetan plateau and the lower riparian countries, Indias North East and Bangladesh as Brahmaputra river and its b ...

Bangladesh China Disaster English Environment Roundups South Asia

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Bangladesh: More Connectivity With Neighbors

Posted by Rezwan on 18/11/2009

The New Horizon comments on the recent initiatives of Bangladesh aiming for more regional connectivity with its neighbors: “Its not only a good sign for Bangladesh, but also could usher in a new era of cooperation among South Asian nations in general.”

Bangladesh English India International Relations Roundups South Asia Travel

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Fair trials needed in Bangladesh to ensure justice for victims of mutiny

Posted on 11/11/2009

The Bangladesh government must ensure justice for the victims of the February 2009 Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) mutiny by ensuring that all suspects receive a fair trial, Amnesty International said in a report released on Thursday. Looking for Justice: Mutineers on trial in Bangladesh carries tes ...

Bangladesh Extrajudicial Executions And Other Unlawful Killings Military Security And Police Equipment Torture And Ill-treatment Trials And Legal Systems

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