Tag: Human Rights

Government closely monitoring Shahidul Alam’s condition and security: Chief Advisor

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Desk Report: Government closely monitoring Shahidul Alam’s condition and security: Chief Advisor The government is closely monitoring the condition and safety of those participating in the Gaza-bound flotilla, especially world-renowned photographer and human rights activist Shahidul Alam, said Principal Advisor Professor Muhammad Yunus. In a statement on Saturday, the Principal Advisor said, Shahidul Alam is participating in this operation with the same spirit and courage that he showed during his 107-day imprisonment for speaking out against injustice during the Hasina government in 2018. He is a shining symbol of Bangladesh’s…

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British-Bangladeshi Ruhi Lauren Akhtar on the Gaza-bound Sumud flotilla

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Desk Report: Bangladeshi-born British human rights activist Ruhi Lauren Akhtar is on board the Global Sumud flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza. She is the founder and CEO of the humanitarian organization Refugee Biryani and Bananas. In her latest post on Facebook, she wrote, “Last night, aid ships carrying only food, baby milk and emergency supplies were intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters and the participants were kidnapped. This is a terrible violation, but it does not end here. The people of Gaza still need us.” Calling on the…

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Israeli warships surround Gaza-bound flotilla

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Desk Report: The Global Solidarity Flotilla, a humanitarian flotilla of 44 countries headed to Gaza, has been surrounded by Israeli warships in international waters. The flotilla consists of more than 45 ships. One of them is named after Al Jazeera journalist Shirin Abu Akleh. “This humanitarian mission has come face to face with Israeli forces at sea. We have received reports that some of the ships have been surrounded by military forces. The internet connection to some of them has been cut off. However, we are still receiving video from…

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Forcibly cutting an old man’s hair is illegal and a clear violation of human rights – Asaksa takes on viral video

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Desk Report: Forcibly cutting an old man’s hair is illegal and a clear violation of human rights – Asaksa takes on viral video The Ain O Salish Kendra (ASK) has expressed deep concern over the incident of forcibly cutting off the hair and hair of an elderly man in public. The human rights organization has reacted by calling such behavior ‘illegal and a clear violation of human rights’ and ‘a direct attack on the dignity of the individual.’ In a statement on Thursday, ASK said that a video recently circulated…

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