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Bangladesh: Political History Causes Current Violence as the Begums Look to the Future

Protests continue to roil Bangladesh as government supporters and opposition activists battle each other over sentences handed down by the country’s International Criminal Tribunal (ICT). The ICT began hearing cases … Continue reading

March 7, 2013 · Leave a comment

Bangladesh: Fire Claims Over 100 Lives but Western Corporations Not To Blame

Bangladesh’s textile industry is an incredibly important part of that country’s economy as it employs around 3 million people in over 4,000 factories that generate approximately $18 billion in export … Continue reading

November 27, 2012 · Leave a comment