Bangladesh

Tuesday 7th February

The arrest of Professor Ghulam Azam: a grandchild's account

A. Azam, 7 February 2012
The arrest of a leading opposition figure in Bangladesh is a stark reminder that without due legal process, examining the wrongs of the past can quickly become an opportunity for political leverage in the present.
Friday 9th December

Bangladesh: A road map for political disaster

Mahin Khan, 9 December 2011
Far from being reconciliatory, the government's International War Crimes Tribunal is tantamount to a witch hunt of the opposition.
Thursday 6th October

India and Afghanistan conclude strategic partnership, further isolating Pakistan

Radu Nikolaus Botez, 6 October 2011
India and Afghanistan sign a strategic partnership agreement during Karzai's visit to New Delhi. Nepal's new prime minister says constitution to be drafted by November. Pakistan reiterates support to China in fighting terrorism, and a Bangladeshi war tribunal files its first charges. All this in today's security briefing...
Thursday 8th September

India and Bangladesh boost ties, yet challenges remain

Radu Nikolaus Botez, 8 September 2011
Underlining a sea change in their relationship, India and Bangladesh foster ties during prime minister Manmohan Singh's visit to Dhaka. Turkey-Israel relations reach a new low as Ankara suspends defence industry relations. US and Pakistan praise arrest of al-Qaeda operatives in Quetta while Tuareg fighters in Libya are asked to rally with new leaders. All this in today's security briefing...
Wednesday 6th July

Thai military accepts Pheu Thai victory at the general election

Humayun Saleem, 6 July 2011
Thailand’s military accept the victory of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s political party. Security situation in Bangladesh deteriorates after the caretaker government system is abolished. Pakistani defense minister asks the United States to leave Shamsi Airbase as the US shifts key supply routes through Pakistan to central Asia. Turkish Prime Minister visits Libyan opposition groups in Benghazi. All in today’s security briefing.
Monday 7th March

Bangladesh: a state of impunity

Delwar Hussain, 7 March 2011
A land whose citizens suffer injustice and cruelty without protection from law or state needs attention, says Delwar Hussain.
Thursday 20th January

UK government linked to Bangladeshi 'death squad' renowned for use of torture

Josephine Whitaker, 20 January 2011
UK government linked to Bangladeshi 'death squad', renowned for use of torture. Eight arrested over mass rape in eastern DRC. The UN votes to increase peacekeepers in Ivory Coast as mediation fails. Nigerian troops ordered to shoot-to-kill in Jos as violence increases ahead of elections. All this and more in today’s briefing...
Tuesday 14th September

A free media: Tasneem Khalil’s project

Timothy Sowula and David Hayes, 14 September 2010
The work of a Bangladeshi journalist offers a different perspective on some of the professional and ethical dilemmas raised by the WikiLeaks project, say Timothy Sowula & David Hayes.
Monday 26th July

Wikileaks release 90,000 documents relating to war in Afghanistan

Jamie Munn, 26 July 2010
US condemns release of tens of thousands of classified Afghan war documents. Duch, Pol Pot’s infamous prison chief, is jailed for 19 years. Tehran reacts angrily to further EU sanctions on Iran. Bangladeshi war crimes court issues first arrest warrants. All this and more in today's security briefing.
Thursday 1st April

Boycott of Burmese elections draws criticism

Josephine Whitaker, 1 April 2010
NLD boycott of Burmese elections draws strong criticism. Suspected coup attempt in Guinea Bissau. Sudan opposition pullout throws elections into doubt. ICC to probe Kenya post-election violence. Bangladesh to commence trial of 1971 war crimes. All this and more in today's update.
Friday 5th March

Bangladesh erupts in ethnic violence

Pinaki Roy, 5 March 2010
Bangladesh has been rocked by the recent flaring up of decades old ethnic tensions, as Bengali settlers set fire to hundreds of indigenous homes. Pinaki Roy reports from Dhaka on the latest developments and explores the background to the violence
Thursday 25th February

Ethnic riots provoke arson in Bangladesh's troubled Chittagong Hill Tracts

Josephine Whitaker, 25 February 2010
Chittagong Hill Tracts shaken by riots and arson. India and Pakistan take steps to rebuild their relationship. Niger leaders rule themselves out of elections. Darfur rebels contradict president’s claim that the war is over. All this and more in today’s briefing.
Thursday 18th February

Bangladesh government accused of crackdown on Burmese refugees

Josephine Whitaker, 18 February 2010
Bangladesh accused of crackdown on Burmese refugees. Obama meets the Dalai Lama despite Chinese criticism; Maoists kills ten in Bihar. Protests rock Ivory Coast as president dissolves the government. Taliban running low on ammo in sixth day of Operation Moshtarak. Rumours of a coup attempt in Niger. All this and much more in today’s briefing.
Tuesday 9th February

Bangladesh: a quest for justice

Jalal Alamgir and Tazreena Sajjad, 9 February 2010
The search for accountability for the genocide in Bangladesh in 1971 needs international support, say Jalal Alamgir & Tazreena Sajjad.
Friday 29th January

Hizbollah prepares for war

Oliver Scanlan, 29 January 2010
Hizbollah upgrades its military capability as Israel is accused of assassinating a senior Hamas commander. indigenous leaders are attacked in Bangladesh. Obama approves arms sales to Taiwan. The US Senate backs tougher sanctions against Iran. All this and more in today’s security update.
Thursday 28th January

World leaders debate the future of Afghanistan

Josephine Whitaker, 28 January 2010
World leaders debate the future of Afghanistan at London summit. Bangladesh executes independence leader’s killers. Honduras’ Zelaya goes into exile. The international community unites to tackle al-Qaeda in Yemen. All this and more in today’s security briefing.
Thursday 7th January

In Bangladesh, citizens leave a legacy in health

7 January 2010
Friday 18th December

The fabric of accountability in Bangladesh’s garment industry

Simeen Mahmud, 18 December 2009
Poorly protected by its labour laws, Bangladesh's informal garment sector workers collectively seek ways to secure their rights through trade unions and popular movements.
Friday 20th November

Beijing implicated in US cyber espionage report

Oliver Scanlan, 20 November 2009
A report to the US Congress accuses Beijing of increasing online espionage, the Prime Minister of Belgium has been appointed President of the European Council, the Bangladesh Supreme Court has condemned the assassins of the country’s first Prime Minister to death. All this and more, in today’s update.
Monday 14th September

‘Impunity gap’: Straw’s cut-off date to prosecuting war criminals

Nizar Manek, 14 September 2009

A political measure of accountability for genocide will allow perpetrators to escape justice 

At present, if you are alleged to have committed genocide, crimes against humanity or war crimes before 2001 and you are living in the UK, you cannot be investigated or prosecuted in the UK – or face deportation, extradition, or transfer to the International Criminal Court.

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