Bangladesh

"Woman power can reside in a name"

November 13, 2013 2440 views

The tradition of a woman taking her husband’s surname on marriage needs examination, writes Naaz Fahmida, 27, a Correspondent living…

Human Rights

“India’s shoot-to-kill policy defies human rights”

September 11, 2013 1 comment 4225 views

Over the past ten years, India’s shoot-to-kill policy at its borders has cost over 1,000 lives, most of them unarmed…

Uncategorized

"Let the Teesta flow its natural course"

August 26, 2013 1 comment 3432 views

Many across India and Bangladesh were affected as the Teesta river swelled above the danger level. However, dry seasons downstream…

Uncategorized

“Planting fruit trees to battle malnutrition”

August 24, 2013 4354 views

Meeting the nutrition requirements of children in rual Bangladesh could be accomplished through planting readily available indigenous fruit tree species,…

Uncategorized

“Political violence affects the Bangladesh economy”

August 19, 2013 6196 views

A surge in political violence has economic impact on Bangladesh, writes Osmi Anannya, 26, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Dhaka, Bangladesh.…

Uncategorized

“Indigenous peoples: prioritizing responsibilities”

August 7, 2013 2843 views

After reports that Bengali settlers burned down indigenous Jumma houses in Khagrachari, Bangladesh, Mehzabin Ahmed, 29, a Commonwealth Correspondent from…

Uncategorized

“Is nuclear power the answer for Bangladesh?”

July 19, 2013 3204 views

Bangladesh is looking at nuclear power to solve its electricity needs, but Mehzabin Ahmed, 29, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Dhaka,…

Latest: