Bangladesh Abroad
Even though most Bangladeshis have no clue how to feel about it, Bangladeshi democracy, or democracy in Bangladesh is a popular talking point for two groups – those who do politics and think politics. The desire to talk about democracy, dispense democracy, and take control of democracy is so intense that they would not hesitate … Read more…
Since the winning of the US presidential election by Mr. Donald Trump with anti-immigrant, anti-Muslim rhetoric, the fear of deportation and harassment among many ethnic communities is genuine. The Bangladeshi community in the USA is also experiencing anxiety, apprehension, and uncertainty. Bangladeshis are often victims of crimes – from race-related shouting to victims of killing … Read more…
Out of numerous associations (or samity) created by the Bangladeshi community in New York, the Bangladesh Society, Inc is the largest. Founded in 1975 by a few individuals, the association has more than 18,000 members. Considering the size of the Bangladeshi immigrant community in New York, the number may seem small, but it is large … Read more…
To draw a map of Bangladesh is not easy. It is nearly impossible for anyone to draw an accurate and complete map of Bangladesh if all the enclaves are included in the account. No geography books in Bangladeshi schools have them drawn! These enclaves are also unseen, forgotten, and neglected because they are difficult to … Read more…
‘Marxism and Islam in Bangladeshi Left Politics: A Conversation’ was organized and sponsored by the South Asia Solidarity Initiative (SASI) on Saturday, November 29th, 2014, at a local Restaurant in New York. Azfar Hussain, Associate Professor of Liberal Studies at Grand Valley State University, Michigan, was the key speaker. The key talking points of the … Read more…
Professor Anu Muhammad, Nazrul Islam, Naeem Mohaiemen, Ahmed Shamim, Dina Siddiqi, and Nayma Qayum talked on various sides of the issue at a seminar on ‘Bangladesh Tomorrow: Rethinking Left Politics’ at the Graduate Center, CUNY on Tuesday, January 28th. It was moderated by Humayun Kabir. Most of the attendees were, naturally, of Bangladeshi origin. The … Read more…