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Bangladesh Updates

[03/08/24]

(Same disclaimer as before: I'm discussing the situation with relatives who are accessing Bangla-language media; I'm therefore unable to provide sources)

The military's Chief — who, by the way, is the husband of Sheikh Hasina's cousin (her government is basically one big collection of nepotism) — had a meeting with other high-ranking military officials. Apparently, what's come out of this is that the military said that they could not act in favour of the Awami League (the Bangladeshi government) and turn against the public

Army officials have also supposedly been instructed not to fire at protestors

We're getting this information from retired Bangladeshi military officers who now live overseas (e.g. in the UK, the US, Canada etc.)

Government representatives are claiming that they did not order the police to shoot at protestors

Sheikh Hasina is claiming that helicopters didn't fire at protestors and civilians — instead, the helicopters were spraying water

In solidarity with the protestors, Bengali business owners are boycotting law enforcement (e.g. the army, the Rapid Action Battallion, police officers etc.) and refusing to sell them goods in

Similarly, landlords in cities are evicting law enforcement and giving them three days to leave properties

Meanwhile, people living in cities are still living in fear of nightly raids. The government continues to insitgate internet blackouts in order to facilitate these raids

Students previously had nine conditions for negotiating with the government. They have now lowered this to one condition: for Sheikh Hasina to resign and give power to a third-party power

To date, more than 11,000 protestors have been arrested. However, this number is understood to be an underestimation

Those arrested are often being beaten and tortured in prisons

A lot of people have been kidnapped — we don't know what's happened to them

It is difficult to get an accurate death toll as the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence are taking paperwork from hospitals

The protestors are standing strong, conducting protests in their thousands.

Protestors are planning an indefinite, country-wide boycott starting on Sunday 4 August 2024 to pressurise the government economically. They ask that people:

Only shop between the hours of 11 am to 1 pm

Avoid driving rickshaws or cars

Avoid taking trains

Avoid paying gas and electricity bills

Avoid paying taxes or mortgages

Avoid opening, or going to, offices, banks, courts and schools

Avoid going out for leisure.

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Mayurkola has been in the news since July 28. Speaking to reporters that day, Asha Lakra, a Bharatiya Janata Party politician and member of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes, listed it as one of the nine panchayats in Sahibganj where a total of ten Adivasi women elected representatives were married to “Bangladeshi infiltrators, Rohingya Muslims”.

While Lakra did not name any of the women, she did mention the posts they held – eight mukhiyas, including of Mayurkola, one panchayat samiti member and a zilla parishad chairperson.

Lakra was echoing what her party colleague and member of parliament, Nishikant Dubey, had said on the floor of the Lok Sabha. In his speech on July 25, Dubey had alleged that “Bangladeshi infiltrators” were marrying Adivasi women to grab their land and property, and to use them as proxies to gain power in the Santhal Pargana, the northeastern region of Jharkhand, traditionally home to the Santal Adivasi community. Dubey had claimed, without evidence, that 100 Adivasi women mukhiyas were married to Muslims.

His claims, meanwhile, echoed what Union Home Minister Amit Shah had said at a meeting of the BJP’s Jharkhand unit on July 20. Shah alleged that “thousands of infiltrators” were marrying Adivasi women to “obtain certificates and buy land”. Labelling this as “love jihad and land jihad”, the home minister claimed this was leading to changes in the demographic of the state.

Scroll travelled to Sahibganj to investigate the claims emanating from the highest rungs of India’s ruling party. Since Lakra was the only BJP leader who had cited specific evidence in support of her contentions, we used her list of nine panchayats as a starting point.

Scroll found that in four of the 10 cases, Lakra’s claims of Adivasi women being married to Muslim men were outright false. Three of the women had Adivasi husbands. The fourth, Kapra Tudu, had married outside the Adivasi community, but her husband, Nitin Saha, is Hindu, not Muslim.

In six cases, where Adivasi women panchayat leaders were indeed married to Muslims, all of them told us they had married out of choice. “The Indian constitution gives us the freedom to marry whom we please,” one of them said.

Lakra’s claim that the men who married these women had done so to take over their land rings hollow in light of the fact that none of the women had inherited any familial land.

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to put names to numbers in the bangladeshi student protests, abu sayed was one of the first students to be shot dead by police 3 days ago on the 17th of july 2024 during the quota reform student protests.

he was killed at 22 years old, studying english at begum rokeya university rangpur.

https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/news/bullets-end-life-familys-brightest-star-3658926

he was one of the many bangladeshi students from a poor background who were sent by hard-working parents and through their own merit to university in the city, the youngest of nine siblings.

on the day he was killed, he was opposed by armed police and spread out his arms, a single stick to defend himself, before being shot in the chest. he died before he could be taken to hospital.

protesting the quota system since 2013, he wanted to be able to join the civil service and support his family. his siblings gave up education to support his.

his father, makbul hossain, is bedridden and unable to afford treatment. his mother, monowara begum, is so struck by grief she is in no state to talk to news outlets.

please read the article linked above to learn more about sayed. this is his final facebook post below, posted the day before he died. (source)

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by Kym Robinson | Aug 28, 2024

The recent protests in Bangladesh have led to another example of a national government shutting down the internet and telecommunications. The Bangladeshi government claimed that the shutdown was implemented to stop misinformation. In 2023 the internet was shut down in Libya after a natural disaster to prevent criticism of the local authorities and their response to the emergency. At this time, thirty-nine nations across the world at some time have shut down the internet for one reason or the other. What was once a speculative concept has now become a practice that will soon be accepted.

The United Nations has made access to the internet a right; intentionally denying individuals access to the internet is considered a human rights violation. Though when it comes to human rights, national governments have a tendency to use international bodies such as the UN as a reason for action while dismissing such “rules” for themselves. Such rules are bent, ignored, and broken whenever national governments see fit.  According to Access Now, in 2023 alone there were 283 known internet shut downs used by governments against their citizens, India being the most prolific. The world’s biggest democratic government sees fit to exercise control of information and the communications over those it rules.

Large corporations have a tendency to work with national governments so that they may operate in those nations. Russia and China have provisions to isolate their internet access from the rest of the world, along with “kill switches.” The Australian government has passed laws allowing its federal government to “shut down the net” should its leadership see fit. The potential exists for most nations to do this. All that is needed is a crisis. The provision for a “threat to national interest” allows for governments to cut individuals off from the world and one another.

In Syria the internet was even shut down during high school exams in an attempt to stop students from cheating. Given the extreme rigidity of study and examination for schooling in nations like South Korea, such a reason could also be used there as well. Cultural and state directed interests are going to be key reasons as to why information and communications are controlled and denied. It will vary according to the self-interest of particular regimes and national flavors.

The U.S. government attempted to pass the right to use an internet “kill switch” but scrutiny prevented it from being allowed. With populist leaders and panic mongering of the forever changing crises on the horizon, it is likely that such an option will someday be on the table. It is of no surprise that the United Kingdom has in its power to impose such a shut down. The public is assured that failsafes exist to prevent it from being abused (though given the British government’s fear of memes, it may not really take much).

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Shamima Begum has lost an initial bid to challenge the removal of her British citizenship at the Supreme Court.

The 24-year-old had requested permission from the Court of Appeal to take her case to the UK's highest court.

The government stripped her citizenship on national security grounds in 2019, leaving her stateless.

Ms Begum left London nine years ago aged 15 to travel to Syria and join the Islamic State group, or IS.

Earlier this year, three judges at the Court of Appeal unanimously dismissed her bid to regain her citizenship.

She now has the option to ask the Supreme Court directly for permission to have her case heard.

Delivering the Court of Appeal's rejection in February, Lady Chief Justice Baroness Carr said: "It could be argued the decision in Ms Begum's case was harsh. It could also be argued that Ms Begum is the author of her own misfortune.

"But it is not for this court to agree or disagree with either point of view. Our only task is to assess whether the deprivation decision was unlawful. We have concluded it was not, and the appeal is dismissed."

Her lawyers have argued that the Home Office's decision to remove her citizenship was unlawful, in part because British officials failed to properly consider whether she was a potential victim of trafficking.

Ms Begum, born in the UK to parents of Bangladeshi heritage, was one of three east London girls who travelled to Syria in 2015 to support the IS group. She left with her friends Kadiza Sultana and Amira Abase.

Ms Sultana is thought to have died when a house was blown up. The fate of Ms Abase is unknown.

Ms Begum lived under IS rule for more than three years. She married a Dutch member of IS, who is currently held in a Kurdish detention centre, and lived in Raqqa, once a stronghold of the group. She had three children, all of whom have died.

She was found in al-Roj camp in northern Syria in 2019 following the defeat of IS, and remains there to this day.

Her lawyers say conditions in the camp have reached a "critical point", with "near starvation" and disease now seen daily.

"The fact of the matter is this - that Shamima, as with other British women and children, is arbitrarily detained in a prison camp in north east Syria," her lawyers said in a written statement on her behalf.

"It is not a refugee camp - those detained are unable to leave and the conditions have, with ever greater urgency, been categorised by every international body as well as by the UK courts in Shamima's case itself, as constituting torture and inhuman treatment."

Ms Begum has admitted knowingly joining a proscribed organisation. She said that she was "ashamed" to have done so and regretted it.

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so magnus archives s4 takes place between feb and october 2018 and jon and basira go to ny-ålesund in june 2018 so right after ramadan so most of the preparation to go there would’ve been done during ramadan so basira would be fasting and she’d spend evenings in the archives because what’s the point of going home, right, if you’re just going to be attacked by that which you’ve only just started to name and worse and solitude becomes more sinister by the day, except there’s nobody at the archives either, because melanie can’t trust them and martin’s with peter and daisy’s too broken to round up to a person, which critically means there’s no food at the archives. at first, she tides herself over by breaking her fast with tea and biscuits until her stomach really starts to churn and the statements begin to smell like a home-cooked meal, at which point she forces herself to go back to her cold, empty flat and colder, emptier kitchen to heat up a vegetarian sainsbury’s microwave dinner or leftover kebab. and rinse and repeat.

except there’s not ‘nobody’ in the archives, there’s jon. and jon Knows. and jon does his best, not to Know what type of dates basira likes best and whether rooh afza was as big a deal in a bangladeshi home as it would be in a malayali one when he’s standing in line at the asian market, small basket of groceries that weren’t meant for him, staring at his feet and locked in his own, unbreakable fast, because he and basira had been friends. and he leaves the dates, the rooh afza, a small box of mithai and some random snacks he remembers liking, once, in the staff room, nonchalantly conspicuous, and when basira stumbles into the staff room a few minutes before nine pm, all she can do for a moment is stare at the dates and the snacks and she Knows who put them there, who retreated to his office to stave his own hunger except nobody can help him satisfy it, nobody can put a date in one scarred, lonely hand and a cup of warm tea in the other (or, at least, nobody particularly wants to do so). and all she can do is stare, break her fast and stare, never letting her eyes drift to where she knows he’s locked himself away, because she and jon had been friends, once.

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After 15 years in power, Bangladesh’s prime minister has suddenly resigned and fled the country. Sheikh Hasina’s departure came after weeks of student-led protests were met with deadly force, and has been greeted with jubilation on the streets of the capital, Dhaka.

What led to this?

Students protested for fairer access to government jobs and were met with violence, including the killing of nearly 300 people, sparking a broader movement for justice that has forced Hasina to step down.

The students had originally demanded the removal of a quota system that reserved 30% of government jobs for the families of people who fought for independence from Pakistan in 1971. But the government’s harsh response to the protests since mid-July meant they continued even after the supreme court largely met their demands on quotas two weeks ago.

The internet was entirely cut off during the worst of the violence but images that emerged showed police and members of the ruling Awami League party’s student wing attacking protesters with live fire and machetes and running them over with vehicles. People in Dhaka have described nonstop night-time raids, which have led to 11,000 people being arrested.

The raids continued overnight before a mass protest that had been called for Monday – but then came the surprise announcement that Hasina had fled the country by helicopter.

Who is Sheikh Hasina?

The 76-year-old was the longest-serving female prime minister in the world, having been in power since 2009 and before that from 1996 to 2001.

She led the party founded by her father, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, widely considered Bangladesh’s founding father, closely tying the party’s legitimacy to his legacy. In 1975 Hasina survived the assassination of her father and their whole family in a coup by army officers only because she and her sister were in Europe at the time. Shortly afterwards she became the party’s leader.

Her most recent term delivered strides forward in development and economic growth, especially in the garment sector, but many have felt the benefits are mostly concentrated on Dhaka and an extremely rich elite.

Her rule has also been characterised by growing levels of authoritarianism. Much of the opposition, especially the Bangladeshi Nationalist party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami, have been attacked and arrested. Extrajudicial killings have been widespread and journalists have said they feared doing the most basic reporting in case it was deemed to reflect badly on the government.

Elections under Hasina have had claims of election fraud and the most recent, in January, was boycotted by the opposition.

How is Bangladesh’s independence still relevant to politics today?

Bangladesh’s independence from Pakistan was won in 1971 after a bitter nine-month war during which Bangladesh claims 3 million people were killed and hundreds of thousands of women raped.

The country’s violent birth still plays a divisive role in Bangladesh’s politics, and Hasina and the Awami League have projected themselves as the protectors of the independence legacy.

There has long been a bitter and often violent divide between the Awami League and the main opposition BNP, whose leader, Khaleda Zia, was married to Ziaur Rahman, the party’s founder and the president after Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was assassinated in 1975. Ziaur Rahman’s supporters have argued that it was in fact him, then an army officer who revolted against the Pakistani forces, who first declared independence and not Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

Hasina has also often used the collaboration of some groups with the Pakistani military to denounce her opponents. During the current protests she angered the students by saying those on the streets were razakars – a term referring to a Bengali militia that supported the Pakistani army.

What happens next?

The military has announced it has taken control and will be forming an interim government until elections can be held. Many are hoping the country will not fall into the same patterns as before. The Awami League and BNP have tussled for power since the 1990s, when democracy was restored after a period of military rule, but the role of students in the recent protests has raised hopes of an alternative to break the cycle.

The military chief, Gen Waker-Uz-Zaman, has called on protesters to return to their homes and promised an investigation into the killings.

A helicopter reportedly took Hasina from Dhaka to India and she is expected to seek asylum abroad.

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OK HI ADI!!!

IS THERE ANY MOMENT OR INCIDENT WHICH MADE YOU GO," DAMN IM SO PROUD TO HAVE SIVA?"

Because stories about siva>>>>>>

HELLO THERE (IM SO SORRY I DONT KNOW YOUR NAME)

I HAVENT TOLD HER THIS LIKE EVER CAUSE YOU KNOW SINCE WEVE KNOWN EACH OTHER SINCE WE WERE THREE WE DO HAPPEN TO BE EACH OTHER BIGGEST FANS AND CRITICS BUT TO ANSWER THE QUESTION IM ALWAYS PROUD OF HER AS A PERSON AND TO HAVE HER IN MY LIFE (DONT TELL HER I SAID THAT SHE KNOWS SHE HAS ME WRAPPED AROUND HER FINGER I CANT TAKE ANYMORE BROTHERLY DUTIES)

though specifically there was this one time we were actually separated from each other in like year 4 cause they shuffled divisions and I ended up in 4-D and she remained in our division E and I really had a terrible time with the new batch of kids there but siva had a whole bunch of friends in that class (her social circle is insane I tell you there’s not one person that didn’t know her in the whole of ras al khaimah let alone the school like literally every teacher and every student from K-13 and non teaching staff included knew her) so as I said I’m having a bad time there and this was around the time she started taekwondo classes and I’d end up with bruises all the time cause I’d be beaten up by the pakistani and bangladeshi guys for some reason I still don’t know and I first told her it was just me falling down while in gym class and she believed me for a while until she started getting suspicious and specifically asked to be the monitor of the hallway my class was in and she saw what was happening and immediately first went to the vice principal to say this this has happened and then told miss that she might do something to the kids if she sees them doing something to me even after two days (which pls she thought she was giving them a big deadline lmao) and she saw them beating me with a stell ruler and the next thing I know she’s doing those little jabs at their shoulders and backs cause she was only starting out and had no knowledge in taekwondo and the boys were such little wussy’s about it and they complained a girl beat them only for the vice principal to come to our rescue and she suspended the kids and she made siva the elementary school head girl and truly honestly that’s how I was stopped from being bullied not one person has ever talked to me without basic respect after that and she did all this when SHE WAS ALL OF NINE YEARS OLD

my child was cool from her toddler days I tell you

@shanti-ashant-hai @yehsahihai @haan-thoda-kaccha-hai-ji @bulbourethralhand @chandrayee this is your friend you guys

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Probe starts against former Bangladesh PM Hasina, 9 others for genocide, crimes against humanity

A protester vandalises a mural of Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina with paint, demanding her resignation, at Teacher Student Center area of University of Dhaka, in Dhaka. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal has started an investigation against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and nine others on charges of genocide and crimes against humanity that…

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Akhtaruzzaman Chowdhury Babu: A Freedom Fighter’s Journey

Akhtaruzzaman Chowdhury Babu's name resonates deeply in the annals of Bangladeshi history. Known for his business acumen and political prowess, his contributions extend far beyond these domains. Babu was also a dedicated freedom fighter who played a crucial role in the liberation of Bangladesh. His journey from a young man with dreams to a key figure in the country's independence movement is both inspiring and remarkable. Let's take a closer look at the life and legacy of Akhtaruzzaman Chowdhury Babu, focusing on his journey as a freedom fighter.

Early Life

Humble Beginnings

Akhtaruzzaman Chowdhury Babu was born in the serene village of Anwara in the Chittagong district. Growing up in a modest household, Babu learned the values of hard work, perseverance, and community spirit early on. These values would later become the cornerstone of his life's work.

Education and Early Influences

Babu's academic journey began at Patia High School, where his leadership qualities started to shine. He pursued higher education at the University of Dhaka, where he studied Economics. During his university years, he was deeply influenced by the political climate and the burgeoning movement for Bangladesh's independence from Pakistan.

The Call to Arms

Rising Tensions

The late 1960s and early 1970s were a period of intense political turmoil in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). The oppressive regime of West Pakistan had long marginalized the Bengali population, leading to widespread dissatisfaction and unrest. The call for independence grew louder, and Babu found himself at the heart of this movement.

Joining the Struggle

Inspired by the passionate speeches of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the leader of the Awami League, Babu decided to join the fight for his country's freedom. He became actively involved in organizing protests and rallies, mobilizing support for the independence movement.

The War of Liberation

The situation reached a boiling point in March 1971, when the Pakistani military launched a brutal crackdown on Dhaka, marking the beginning of the Bangladesh Liberation War. Babu, like many others, took up arms to defend his homeland. He joined the Mukti Bahini (Liberation Army), where he played a pivotal role in coordinating guerrilla warfare against the Pakistani forces.

Contributions to the Liberation War

Strategic Planning

Babu was not just a fighter; he was a strategist. His background in economics and his analytical mind proved invaluable in planning and executing operations. He worked closely with other freedom fighters to devise strategies that would weaken the enemy's stronghold and boost the morale of the Bangladeshi fighters.

Mobilizing Resources

One of Babu's significant contributions was his ability to mobilize resources. He used his business acumen to secure funds, arms, and supplies for the Mukti Bahini. His efforts ensured that the fighters had the necessary equipment and support to sustain their struggle.

Building Alliances

Babu also played a crucial role in building alliances with international supporters of the Bangladeshi cause. He reached out to various organizations and governments, highlighting the atrocities committed by the Pakistani military and garnering global support for Bangladesh's independence.

The Triumph of Independence

Victory and Aftermath

After nine months of intense fighting, Bangladesh emerged victorious on December 16, 1971. The joy and relief of liberation were palpable, and Babu's role in this monumental achievement was widely recognized. He had not only fought bravely on the front lines but also contributed significantly to the strategic and logistical efforts that led to victory.

Recognition and Honors

In the years following independence, Babu was honored for his contributions to the liberation movement. His name became synonymous with bravery and patriotism, and he was celebrated as a hero of the war. His story inspired countless others, and his legacy as a freedom fighter was firmly established.

Post-Independence Contributions

Rebuilding the Nation

With independence achieved, Babu turned his attention to rebuilding the newly formed nation. He realized that economic stability and growth were crucial for Bangladesh's future, and he poured his energy into business and politics to achieve these goals.

Business Ventures

Babu founded the Akhtar Group, which quickly grew into one of Bangladesh's leading conglomerates. His ventures in real estate, manufacturing, and textiles created jobs and spurred economic development. He was a firm believer in corporate social responsibility, and his businesses often contributed to community welfare projects.

Political Career

Babu's political journey continued as he joined the Bangladesh Awami League. He was elected as a Member of Parliament, where he championed policies aimed at economic reform and social justice. His efforts to improve education, healthcare, and infrastructure were particularly noteworthy, and he remained a beloved figure in Bangladeshi politics until his passing.

Personal Values and Philanthropy

Integrity and Empathy

Throughout his life, Babu was guided by a strong sense of integrity and empathy. He believed in treating others with respect and compassion, values that were evident in both his business dealings and his political career. His ability to connect with people from all walks of life made him a cherished leader.

Philanthropic Efforts

Babu's philanthropy was extensive. He funded schools, hospitals, and community centers, always aiming to uplift the underprivileged. His charitable activities were not limited to financial contributions; he also dedicated his time and resources to mentoring young entrepreneurs and future leaders.

Legacy and Impact

A Lasting Influence

Akhtaruzzaman Chowdhury Babu's legacy is multifaceted. As a freedom fighter, he played a crucial role in securing Bangladesh's independence. As a businessman, he contributed to the nation's economic growth. As a politician, he worked tirelessly for social justice and development. His life story is a source of inspiration for generations to come.

Continued Relevance

Even after his passing, Babu's influence remains strong. His family and followers continue to uphold his values and work towards the betterment of Bangladesh. The institutions and initiatives he established still thrive, serving as a testament to his enduring vision and dedication.

Honoring a Hero

To honor his memory, various scholarships, foundations, and awards have been named after Babu. These initiatives aim to carry forward his legacy of service, leadership, and philanthropy. They ensure that his contributions are remembered and celebrated for years to come.

Conclusion

Akhtaruzzaman Chowdhury Babu's journey as a freedom fighter is a remarkable chapter in the history of Bangladesh. His dedication, bravery, and strategic brilliance played a pivotal role in the country's liberation. Beyond the battlefield, his contributions to business, politics, and philanthropy have left an indelible mark on the nation. As we reflect on his life and legacy, we are reminded of the power of resilience, integrity, and a relentless commitment to the greater good. Babu's story is not just a tale of one man's achievements; it is a beacon of hope and inspiration for all who strive to make a difference.

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S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y

It should come as no surprise that sustainability is perhaps the largest problem facing fashion firms at the moment, as this industry is responsible for 10% of the world's carbon dioxide emissions (more than international travel and shipping combined).

However, as clothing manufacturers jump into the sustainability issue, buyers may have to sift through a large sum of tweets, blog posts, and press releases to find the hard data.

Facts about general fashion sustainability: -8.1% of greenhouse gas emissions from the earth are caused by the fashion sector. -According to estimates from research sources, synthetic clothing accounts for anywhere from 20% to 35% of all primary source microplastics found in the marine environment. -If nothing changes, it is predicted that there would be 148 million tonnes of fashion waste by 2030, a 49% rise.

Facts about Fashion Production: -As the second-largest user of water worldwide, the fashion sector generates 20% of all water waste. -A pair of jeans requires 7,000 litres of water to make. -The amount of cotton needed to make one t-shirt requires 2,700 litres of water. -The carbon footprint of a polyester shirt is more than double that of a cotton shirt (5.5 kg CO2e vs. 2.1 kg CO2e). -Less than 1% of products are recycled into new clothing, up to 12% of fibres are thrown away on factory floors, and 25% of fast fashion clothing goes unsold. (Institution Ellen Macarthur) -According to the House of Commons Environmental Audit, the creation of fashion generates more emissions than worldwide air travel and shipping combined.

Fashion Supply Chain facts: -93% of businesses do not give living wages to garment workers -Bangladeshi garment workers reported 35 percent of their experiences with workplace violence coming from supervisors.

-Women make about 80% of the garment industry, yet they frequently earn less than men do.

-Seventy-seven percent of the top 71 clothing retailers in the UK said there was a chance modern slavery will happen somewhere in their supply chain.

Consumer facts:  -Compared to fifteen years ago, we no longer use our garments as much. This represents a 36% decrease in usage. -A ten percent increase in the sale of used apparel might reduce water use by four percent and carbon emissions per tonne of clothing by three percent.

-An additional nine months of clothing wear could result in a 20–30% reduction in carbon, waste, and water footprints.

-Within a year of purchase, three out of every five new articles of apparel are burned or thrown away.

-In the UK, just 4% of buyers claim to "only buy from sustainable clothing brands."

WEBSITES AND VIDEOS-

HARVARD REFERENCE-

Foroozesh, S. (n.d.). Council Post: Sustainability In The Fashion Industry: Avoiding Communication Landmines. [online] Forbes. Available at: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2021/07/13/sustainability-in-the-fashion-industry-avoiding-communication-landmines/?sh=6260f8dd61a6 [Accessed 6 Nov. 2023].

Vice Asia. (2019). A Beginner's Guide to Sustainable Fashion. [Online]. www.youtube.com. Last Updated: 20 November 2019. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaqv9YwbQek [Accessed 6 November 2023].

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by Shafiqul Alam

At the height of the minimum wage protests that swept Mirpur, Ashulia and parts of Gazipur and Savar, Naim Pramanik poured his hearts out to a local journalists. He spoke about the systematic injustice the country's four million garment workers face. He said how the below 100 dollars minimum monthly wage was depriving food and a decent living to his family and many others. He was extremely angry. The Jagonews24 aired the uncut video clipping of his outburst hours later. It went viral.

Naim Pramanik works for the Wear Mag export oriented garment factory at Kalshi, Mirpur. It is owned by the Standard Group. The next day when Pramanik returned to his work, the guards barred him from entering the factory. A manager came down and told him the owners and the BGMEA have ordered him kicked out from factory, he told. They threatened to hand him over to dreaded security agencies, accused of widespread human rights abuses. The garment protests soon died down. But Pramanik could never return to his work.

For many Bangladeshi garment workers, joining protests for fair wages and benefits is like committing suicide. My colleagues met a 28-year-old lady who was among 47 garment workers sacked by a factory in Ashulia for joining protests. The CCTV camera set up on the factory gate recorded footages of the workers shouting slogans for a 23,000 taka (200 dollar) minimum wage. Next thing they knew was that they were sacked and never allowed to join work. The 28-year-old single mother we interviewed could not stop crying the entire half an hour we were with her. Her husband has left her. Her son lives with her sibling. She needs to send money to him every month.

We went to Naim's home at Pallabi. He has been a garment worker at the Standard Group factory for a decade. Yet, the only furniture he has in his tiny eight feet by six feet rented room was a choki, a tiny dwarf sized ceiling fan, a bed sheet and several household utensils. Naim's family lives in a nine-room communal tin-shed shanties. They share a two burner kitchen, two toilets and bathroom. In the morning, you have to stand in the queue or wake up very early in the wee hours to make sure you have a trouble free time in the bathroom.

Naim is from the northern district of Sirajganj. His father is a poor farmer. He joined the factory job when he was just 18. Jobs dried up in his village because of the mechanisation of farm labour. He had to migrate. Last year when he finally got married, he borrowed 50,000 taka from a micro lender. The couple quickly got a baby. The Caesarian birth complication of the baby forced him to borrow another 50,000. So every month before he was sacked, Naim was paying 6,000 taka loan instalment to the microlenders. He would make 10,500 taka a month. His house rent is 2,500. So effectively he had to maintain his food, baby cereal and healthcare cost with only 3,000 taka.

A couple of weeks ago, Naim found out that the Wear Mag had posted his severance benefits and gratuities to his village home address. He ended up getting only 67,000 taka ( 550 dollars) after working 10 long years in a factory. He would pay part of the money to clear some of the debts. He needed to treat some old health problems of his wife. He wants to return to his village one more time to see his ailing parents. After that, he wants to find work in a garment factory again -- provided the BGMEA doesn't blacklist him and circulate his name to all other garment factories in the country.

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9 Rohingyas, one Bangladeshi national booked for illegally staying in Doda

JAMMU — In a special drive to check on the activities of foreign nationals, police have registered three FIRs against nine Rohingyas, one Bangladeshi national for illegally procuring Indian identity documents like, domicile certificates, Aadhaar cards, ration cards, voter ID cards and PAN cards etc and illegally staying in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Tuesday. While giving…

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Bangladeshi player defends Mushfiqur Rahim’s “handling the ball”

by referencing Angelo Mathews’ “timed out” dismissal during the World Cup.

In the history of Test cricket, Mushfiqur Rahim set an unwelcome record when he was dismissed for “obstructing the field.”

Mushfiqur Rahim, the wicketkeeper for Bangladesh, set an unwelcome landmark by becoming the second batter to be ejected in Test cricket for “obstructing the field.” He moved the ball away from the stumps with his hand after blocking a delivery from Kyle Jamieson on the opening day of the second Test match between Bangladesh and New Zealand in Dhaka.

Spinner Mehidy Hasan defended Mushfiqur during the press conference following the day’s play, stating that the senior cricket player’s actions were not deliberate. While discussing Mushfiqur’s incident on Wednesday, he also brought up the ‘timed out’ dismissal of Sri Lankan hitter Angelo Matthews in the Cricket World Cup 2023.

“Look, this one just happened naturally; it wasn’t intended. No one desires to go knowingly. Throughout various gaming scenarios, a lot of things are racing through one’s head. At the press conference, he stated, “Today with Mushfiq bhai, it all happened in a flow. In the World Cup, we got a timed-out dismissal against a Sri Lankan batter in our favor.”

“I have to decide quickly what I can and cannot do while I am batting after making a shot and the ball is getting close to the stumps. He didn’t do that on purpose, for sure.”

Taijul Islam and Mehidy Hasan combined for five wickets to help Bangladesh rally over New Zealand, who were suffering at 55-5.

In the opening day of play in Dhaka, an incredible 15 wickets fell, as the hosts were all out for just 172 in an innings in which Mushfiqur Rahim became only the second batsman in Test history to be removed for blocking the field.

After that, Mehidy and Taijul plowed through New Zealand in the last session, but poor light forced an early end.

After Taijul dismissed Tom Latham (4) and Henry Nicholls (1), Mehidy removed Devon Conway (11), Kane Williamson (13) and Tom Blundell (0) to completely destroy the tourists’ early lead.

After the game, Mehidy remarked, “We thought we could make life difficult for them if we bowled in the right areas.”

“We had trouble with their spinners. Our bowlers felt more confident that we could get more out of this surface because we are very familiar with these conditions.”

At the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, stumps were drawn with nine overs remaining, Daryl Mitchell on 12 and Glenn Phillips on 5.

Earlier, after the hosts chose to bat, Mitchell Santner and Phillips grabbed 3-65 and 3-31, respectively, while Ajaz Patel got 2-54 for the tourists as they dominated in their attempt to tie the two-match series.

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SUSTAINABILITY

It should come as no surprise that sustainability is perhaps the largest problem facing fashion firms at the moment, as this industry is responsible for 10% of the world's carbon dioxide emissions (more than international travel and shipping combined).

However, as clothing manufacturers jump into the sustainability issue, buyers may have to sift through a large sum of tweets, blog posts, and press releases to find the hard data.

Facts about general fashion sustainability: -8.1% of greenhouse gas emissions from the earth are caused by the fashion sector. -According to estimates from research sources, synthetic clothing accounts for anywhere from 20% to 35% of all primary source microplastics found in the marine environment. -If nothing changes, it is predicted that there would be 148 million tonnes of fashion waste by 2030, a 49% rise.

Facts about Fashion Production: -As the second-largest user of water worldwide, the fashion sector generates 20% of all water waste. -A pair of jeans requires 7,000 litres of water to make. -The amount of cotton needed to make one t-shirt requires 2,700 litres of water. -The carbon footprint of a polyester shirt is more than double that of a cotton shirt (5.5 kg CO2e vs. 2.1 kg CO2e). -Less than 1% of products are recycled into new clothing, up to 12% of fibres are thrown away on factory floors, and 25% of fast fashion clothing goes unsold. (Institution Ellen Macarthur) -According to the House of Commons Environmental Audit, the creation of fashion generates more emissions than worldwide air travel and shipping combined.

Fashion Supply Chain facts: -93% of businesses do not give living wages to garment workers -Bangladeshi garment workers reported 35 percent of their experiences with workplace violence coming from supervisors.

-Women make about 80% of the garment industry, yet they frequently earn less than men do.

-Seventy-seven percent of the top 71 clothing retailers in the UK said there was a chance modern slavery will happen somewhere in their supply chain.

Consumer facts:  -Compared to fifteen years ago, we no longer use our garments as much. This represents a 36% decrease in usage. -A ten percent increase in the sale of used apparel might reduce water use by four percent and carbon emissions per tonne of clothing by three percent.

-An additional nine months of clothing wear could result in a 20–30% reduction in carbon, waste, and water footprints.

-Within a year of purchase, three out of every five new articles of apparel are burned or thrown away.

-In the UK, just 4% of buyers claim to "only buy from sustainable clothing brands."

WEBSITES AND VIDEOS-

HARVARD REFERENCE-

Foroozesh, S. (n.d.). Council Post: Sustainability In The Fashion Industry: Avoiding Communication Landmines. [online] Forbes. Available at: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2021/07/13/sustainability-in-the-fashion-industry-avoiding-communication-landmines/?sh=6260f8dd61a6 [Accessed 6 Nov. 2023].

Vice Asia. (2019). A Beginner's Guide to Sustainable Fashion. [Online]. www.youtube.com. Last Updated: 20 November 2019. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaqv9YwbQek [Accessed 6 November 2023].

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Shamima Begum has lost her latest bid to overturn the government’s decision to strip her of British citizenship, the Court of Appeal has ruled.

Ms Begum left the UK aged 15 with two other east London schoolgirls to travel to Syria in February 2015.

Last year, she lost a challenge against the decision at the Special Immigration Appeals Commission (SIAC).

Here are the key developments to date:

August 1999: Shamima Begum is born in England to parents of Bangladeshi heritage.

February 2015: British counter-terrorism police launched an international hunt to find three London schoolgirls who were making their way to the so-called Islamic State’s (Isis) territory in Syria.

Ms Begum, 15, had slipped out of her house in east London, with friends, Kadiza Sultant, 16 and Amira Abase. They caught a flight to Istanbul, Turkey and travelled to the Syrian border from there.

In late February, the Metropolitan police confirm that Begum and her friends had reached Syria. Ten days after arriving in the country, Shamima Begum marries Yago Riedijk, a Dutch-born convert to Islam and a convicted terrorist.

October 2017: A US-backed alliance of Syrian fighters takes full control of Raqqa, ending three years of Isis rule in the city.

13 February 2019: The Times’ war correspondent Anthony Loyd finds Ms Begum, then 19-years-old, at the al-Hawl refugee camp in Northern Syria. A pregnant Ms Begum tells him that she wants to return to the UK to raise her child but that she did not regret her decision to join Isis. She says that she had had two other children who died of malnutrition.

She says she had been unfazed by seeing the head of a beheaded man as he was an “enemy of Islam” but believes that Isis did not deserve victory.

Three days later, Ms Begum gives birth to a baby boy.

19 February 2019: The UK government serves notice that it intends to strip Ms Begum of her British citizenship.

The then-Home Secretary, Sajid Javid, writes to Ms Begum’s parents to inform them of his order to strip her citizenship. He believes that, because her parents are of Bangladeshi heritage, she can apply for citizenship of that country.

The law allows the government to remove citizenship if they can show the person behaved “in a manner which is seriously prejudicial to the vital interests of the UK” and when there is “reasonable grounds for believing that the person is able, under the law of a country or territory outside the UK, to become a national of such a country or territory.”

24 February 2019: Ms Begum’s father, Ahmed Ali, speaks to The Mail on Sunday and says that he “doesn’t have a problem” with his daughter’s British citizenship being removed.

Speaking from his home in Bangladesh, he said: “If she at least admitted she made a mistake then I would feel sorry for her and other people would feel sorry for her, but she does not accept her wrong.”

16 July 2020: The Court of Appeal rules that Ms Begum should be permitted to return to the UK in order to fairly contest the British government’s decision to revoke her citizenship. This ruling was appealed and sent to the Supreme Court.

26 February 2021: On February 26, the Supreme Court ruled unanimously against bringing Ms Begum back, thus reversing the previous decision.

15 September 2021: Ms Begum asks the British people for forgiveness in an interview with ITV. The now-22-year-old says that Isis’s killing of innocent people is “unjustifiable”.

She apologised for comments she had previously made to a BBC journalist about the Manchester Arena bombing. In 2019, she had claimed - when asked about the 2017 attack - that it was wrong to kill innocent people, but that Isis considered it justified as retaliation for coalition bombing of Isis-held areas.

She told ITV: “I do not believe that one evil justifies another evil. I don’t think that women and children should be killed for other people’s motives and for other people’s agendas.”

November 2022

Before the Special Immigration Appeals Commission (SIAC), Ms Begum’s counsel said: “Without seeking to investigate and determine, still less consider, whether she was a child victim of trafficking and whether there were failures by public authorities in the UK to prevent her being trafficked.”

January 2023

In the BBC podcast series, she said she understood public anger towards her but insisted she was not a “bad person”.

She said she accepted she was viewed “as a danger, as a risk”, but blamed her portrayal in the media.

February 22, 2023

Ms Begum lost her appeal in a SIAC court to overturn the government’s decision to strip her of her British citizenship.

October 2023

Ms Begum’s appeal against the loss of her British citizenship began in the Court of Appeal.

Begum’s team of barristers claim she was a victim of Isis propaganda and was groomed into terrorism.

Samantha Knights KC told the court the government had failed to consider the legal duties owed to Ms Begum as a potential victim of trafficking or as a result of “state failures” in her case.

February 2024

Three judges dismissed Ms Begum‘s bid at the Court of Appeal.

Giving the ruling, Lady Chief Justice Baroness Carr said: “It could be argued the decision in Ms Begum‘s case was harsh. It could also be argued that Ms Begum is the author of her own misfortune.

“But it is not for this court to agree or disagree with either point of view. Our only task is to assess whether the deprivation decision was unlawful.