The July Revolution has come and gone. The people of Bangladesh are discontent. They are hungry for change and angry with the system. They want to express their frustration, seeking rapid solutions. One phenomenon that reflects the deep-rooted issues within…
A Human Rights Perspective on the Five-Day Internet Blackout in Bangladesh
Bangladesh experienced a pivotal moment during July 18-23, 2024—the imposition of an absolute digital blackout during widespread protests. A 5-day long disappearance from the globe, making it the worst blackout in history since Egypt in 2011! How Hard is it…
The Attack on Salman Rushdie is Part of a Larger, Years-Long Campaign Against Freedom of Speech
Freedom of expression has been a heavily debated fundamental right for years. Most constitutions explaining this right have some loopholes which make us question: Where is the line? Ideally, the line should be hate speech. But, how do we categorize…