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Tag Archives: Molla
30 Final Days of Bangladesh – Day 24 – Goodbye to LAMB staff
The latest news with Bangladesh is as baffling as it is worrying. Is it a first in political history for a party leader to be forced by the Government to take part in elections? Well, Bangladesh’s lovable ex-dictator, Ershad, has … Continue reading
Posted in Bangladesh, LAMB, Life
Tagged Boro din, Christmas, Ershad, leaving a country, Molla, Rehab, Santals, Shahbhag
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30 Final Days of Bangladesh – Day 19 – Empty Shells
Bangladesh politics continues to amaze and dismay in equal proportions as I read today that 151 candidates in the January elections will be elected unopposed breaking all previous records in the country (and maybe anywhere I suspect?). This is number … Continue reading
Posted in Bangladesh, LAMB, Life
Tagged Abdul Quader Molla, Bangladesh, Bangladesh politics, Leaving home, Molla, Steven Croft, The Advent Calendar
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30 Final Days of Bangladesh – Day 17 – Hatred and Friendship
Last night they executed Molla. All around the country there has been incidents of violence though I’ve not caught up with the news today to tell much that has gone on. I do know that many of our friends are … Continue reading
Posted in Bangladesh, LAMB, Life
Tagged Bangladesh, communalism, community, Friendship, Lajja, Molla, Taslima Nasrin
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30 Final Days of Bangladesh – Day 16 – A celebration, not a Goodbye
Half this series done now – while I’m enjoying keeping this ‘public journal’ it’s also somewhat like a ticking bomb too. Very mixed feelings. 😦 While the courts continue to debate the legality of Molla’s execution the UN officials who came to Bangladesh … Continue reading
Posted in Bangladesh, LAMB, Life
Tagged Bangladesh, biday, celebration, LAMB, leaving a country, Leaving home, Molla, Rehab, United Nations
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30 Final Days of Bangladesh – Day 15 – In the middle of uncertainty
Yesterday evening it was announced in Bangladesh that the family of Abdul Quader Molla – the first (I think) of the men convicted of being war criminals earlier this year – had been advised to see him immediately. We all knew … Continue reading
Posted in Bangladesh, LAMB, Life
Tagged Abdul Quader Molla, Bangladesh, hartals, Maimuna Ahmed, Molla, War crimes
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