Tag: Student Movement
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How US State Department spread rumors to fuel Bangladesh’s July uprising
As discussions over the alleged role of the US deep state in overthrowing the Awami League government keep growing, many of the mysterious activities that took place during the July-August movement are unfolding every day. Since early February, some student coordinators and Islami Chhatra Shibir leaders have revealed on social media how they planned the…
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Yunus lied about his complicity in student protest to oust Hasina
Conspiracy, lies, treachery, diversion, ungratefulness, and blame games are the common features of Nobel laureate and former Grameen Bank managing director Prof Muhammad Yunus. He would take credit for positive elements and never admit his faults or crimes—be it a tax evasion case or benefits from a friend or well-wisher. He has no shame. The…
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Rape, mob violence: 210 eminent citizens surprised, aggrieved at Yunus government’s inaction
As many as 210 prominent academicians, journalists, lawyers and activists linked to the citizens’ platform Committee to Protect Democratic Rights and others have issued a statement against police attacks and false cases, and violence and hateful activities by certain groups targeting the protesters of rape and harassment. The signatories were key organizers of the July-August…
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Timeline: Yunus’ lies
Conspiracy, lies, treachery, diversion, ungratefulness, and blame games are the common features of Nobel laureate and former Grameen Bank managing director Prof Muhammad Yunus. He would take credit for positive elements and never admit his faults or crimes—be it a tax evasion case or benefits from a friend or well-wisher. He has no shame. The…
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Post-Hasina leadership: The importance of Yunus being earnest
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, and laws of the land may change over time—as do the acceptance levels—the universal definitions of democracy and human rights do…
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