Hana Shams Ahmed
Part-time peacekeepers
The Bangladesh Army’s record in the Chittagong Hill Tracts belies its prominence in UN peacekeeping missions.
Nov 10, 2014
Disregarding the Jumma
The Bangladesh government's continued failure to protect its indigenous peoples has forced the latter to seek international help.
Jul 27, 2011
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