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Bangladesh articles on Democracy Chronicles

​News about the struggle for better democracy in Bangladesh. ​​​According to Freedom House, the latest elections were "deemed free and fair by European Union observers and other monitoring groups but serious problems remain in the election system and in ensuring human rights". Also check out our section on World Democracy.

Labor Rights And Democracy In South Asia

by DC Editors - May 3, 2022

Labor Rights And Democracy In South Asia

With youth activist Sarita Bartaula from Nepal hosting the event, participants vowed to continue the struggle for peace and democracy.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Bangladesh, Nepal, Socialism and Labor

Bangladesh’s Democracy Erodes Amid Tilt To China

by DC Editors - February 4, 2022

Bangladesh’s Democracy Erodes Amid Tilt To China

Bangladesh’s tilt towards China is not a good thing. Ties with China have led to the erosion of its already struggling democratic tradition.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Bangladesh, China

Leadership crisis in Bangladesh

by DC Editors - July 21, 2021

Leadership crisis in Bangladesh

A major expert questions what the imprints of Bangladesh’s leaders are, how motivating they are, and what lessons have been learned.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Bangladesh

Political Cartoonist Says He Was Tortured In Bangladeshi Jail

by DC Editors - March 31, 2021

Political Cartoonist Says He Was Tortured In Bangladeshi Jail

Bangladeshi cartoonist Kabir Kishore arrested in May 2020 under a cyber security law was released March 4. Kishore says he was tortured.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Bangladesh, Political Artwork, Political Dissidents

Bangladeshi Children Arrested for Political Facebook Posts

by DC Editors - March 26, 2021

Bangladeshi Children Arrested for Political Facebook Posts

Bangladesh authorities have arrested hundreds, including children, for using social media to express displeasure with government.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Bangladesh, Political Dissidents, Social Media and Democracy, Technology Dissidents

Bangladesh: Backtracking On The Aspirations For Democracy

by DC Editors - March 21, 2021

Bangladesh: Backtracking On The Aspirations For Democracy

Bangladesh’s democratic hopes are unfulfilled 50 years after independence. In fact, a few years after gaining self-rule, the dreams faded.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Bangladesh

Report: India Now As Autocratic As Pakistan, Worse Than Bangladesh

by DC Editors - March 12, 2021

Report: India Now As Autocratic As Pakistan, Worse Than Bangladesh

New report shows India is now as autocratic as Pakistan in terms of censorship, and worse than both Bangladesh and Nepal.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Bangladesh, Dictatorships, India, Journalism and Free Speech, Pakistan

World Must Respond To Bangladesh’s Crackdown On Free Speech

by DC Editors - March 9, 2021

World Must Respond To Bangladesh’s Crackdown On Free Speech

Authorities in Bangladesh must end escalating crackdown on human rights and respect and protect people’s right to freedom of expression.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Bangladesh, Democracy Protests, Dictatorships

Bangladesh’s Digital Security Act is Muzzling Free Speech

by DC Editors - March 4, 2021

Bangladesh's Digital Security Act is Muzzling Free Speech

Following the death of a writer in a high-security prison on February 25, protesters took to the streets of Bangladesh’s capital.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Bangladesh, Journalism and Free Speech

Bangladesh Protests Erupt Over Satirical Writer’s Death In Prison

by DC Editors - February 27, 2021

Bangladesh Protests Erupt Over Writer's Death In Prison

Protests erupted in Bangladesh over the death of Mushtaq Ahmed, a crocodile farmer and satirical writer, detained in May 2020.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Bangladesh, Journalism and Free Speech, Political Artwork, Political Comedy, Political Dissidents

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