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Tag Archives: politics
The Council of Dogs
The barn was crowded that evening. All the dogs bar the young and infirm had responded to the call for the council meeting. It was a momentous occasion and they all knew it. Just one thing on the agenda and … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Life, Philosophy, story
Tagged allegory, blame, blame culture, cats and dogs, conflict, politics, prejudice, scapegoats, society
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Bangladesh: A way up, “with dignity” – comment on a Dhaka Tribune Editorial
“An international panel of experts recently recommended that the developed countries allow 100% duty and quota free (DFQF) entry of products to their markets from least developed countries (LDCs), such as Bangladesh. As trade is the most viable vehicle to … Continue reading
Posted in Bangladesh, Philosophy
Tagged Bangladesh, Developing countries, economics, LDC, politics, poverty, Rana Plaza
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And it all hits the fan: The next step of Bangladesh’s troubles
So, today – after a long time waiting – we’re getting prepared almost for siege-like conditions. For the next three days it won’t be safe to use transport to get anywhere at all. Not just all buses but, for once, … Continue reading
Posted in Bangladesh, Corruption
Tagged Bangladesh politics, hartals, Khaleda Zia, politics, Sheikh Hasina
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Ding Dong! The Witch is dead: Thatcher’s legacy
As I was thinking of a title for this post about my thoughts over the death, announced yesterday, of British Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, the song from Wizard of Oz popped into my head and I thought it appropriate. I did … Continue reading
Posted in British, community, Life
Tagged 80s Britain, Arthur Scargill, Billy Elliot, Britain, Conservative party, Margaret Thatcher, miner's strikes, politics, teacher's strikes
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Help Iain live on £53 per week!
I have to confess that I have issues with authorities. It doesn’t matter what kind: School, work, governments, councils. It’s also not because I’m some kind of anarchist at heart – far from it! I don’t believe in the ‘greater … Continue reading
Posted in Bangladesh, British, Philosophy
Tagged Bangladesh Nationalist Party, Iain Duncan Smith, jamaat e Islami, petition, politics, Shahbhag
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