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On Being a Brit in Bangladesh (and back!) | Life in Russia

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Ken Powell

“I really wasn’t much of a traveler – I couldn’t even find Bangladesh on the map! I had never been to Asia before and had no idea what Bangla culture would be like. I found out that Bangladesh has the seventh largest … Continue reading →

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30 Final Days of Bangladesh – Day 24 – Goodbye to LAMB staff

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Ken Powell

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 →

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30 Final Days of Bangladesh – Day 16 – A celebration, not a Goodbye

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Ken Powell

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 →

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LAMB celebrates Rehab’s 200th Clubfoot child!

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Ken Powell

“Here’s to us!” That would be the traditional response at a time when everyone is celebrating a wonderful feat (or is that feet?) like this. But actually, these staff members are more likely to say “Here’s to them!” That’s because … Continue reading →

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Clubfoot Success

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Ken Powell

I’m still struggling away over a post I want to put on the blog but my first try was over 3,000 words and I figured that’s way too heavy. It may well become a 3 part minipost series or something … Continue reading →

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