How Free Speech was Repressed During the 16 Years of the Last Regime in Bangladesh
This article was co-written by Tuba Rahman and Ashfaq Amin. Under Sheikh Hasina’s autocratic tenure, Bangladesh witnessed a negative shift in its digital space—one that had increasingly become a critical tool of repression rather than a platform for free speech.…
Exploring The Language of Protests, Rebellion and Anti-Fascism through Literature
Literature has long been a powerful tool for exploring the nuances of human experience, and it is most evident in its role in articulating the struggles, aspirations, and emotions of those involved in protests and rebellions. Literature can unite people…
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…
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