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Six U.S. House Democrats Echo Call for Action to Promote Free Elections in Bangladesh

Further, the December 2021 U.S. sanction designations empowered many in Bangladeshi society to speak out about the human rights violations they have witnessed, documented, or experienced at the hands of various law

June 23, 2024

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EU Urges Genuine Dialogue Between Bangladesh’s Main Parties; Sending Mission to Dhaka to Assess Electoral Environment

The SAP asked about the EU’s position on the upcoming elections in Bangladesh as the two previous national elections were widely criticized by international observers.

June 15, 2023

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US Reiterates its Position Over Holding Fair Elections in Bangladesh

Asked about a recent letter issued by six Congressmen to President Joe Biden calling for actions against the Hasina government for its gross violations of human rights, Kirby said he is “aware

June 7, 2023

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US lawmakers urge President Biden to impose stricter sanctions for fair polls in Bangladesh

On May 24 The US secretary of state Antony Blinken announced a new visa policy to support Bangladesh’s goal of holding free, fair, and peaceful national elections, restricting visa for any Bangladeshi

May 25, 2023

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R2F Statement on US Visa Policy to Promote Democratic Elections in Bangladesh

Washington based rights organization, Right to Freedom welcomes the U.S. Department of State’s announcement of a new visa policy to promote democratic elections in Bangladesh. We endorse efforts such as those announced

May 25, 2023

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Bangladesh Constitution: Legitimacy and Constitutionality of 15th Amendment

Experts have raised serious questions of legitimacy and constitutionality of the 15th Amendment. They argue that the Constitution represents the will of the people of Bangladesh, but point out the people had no

May 23, 2023

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US shouldn’t ignore India’s assault on freedoms

Two unprecedented events took place in India on this Valentine’s Day. First, taxmen raided the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) in New Delhi and Mumbai. And second, Air India, the state-owned airline privatized

February 27, 2023

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Myanmar’s coup anniversary met with fresh sanctions

The sanctions, announced in parallel with similar actions by Canada and Britain, came after Myanmar’s junta cast doubt on its announced plan to hold new elections, saying the country had “not returned

February 24, 2023

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Redeeming democratic South Asia: A tall order?

Some of the South Asian countries, for instance Bangladesh and the Maldives, even lack the most basic condition of democracy, which is to hold free and fair elections. Bangladesh has effectively slid

February 23, 2023

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Six U.S. House Democrats Echo Call for Action to Promote Free Elections in Bangladesh

EU Urges Genuine Dialogue Between Bangladesh’s Main Parties; Sending Mission to Dhaka to Assess Electoral Environment

US Reiterates its Position Over Holding Fair Elections in Bangladesh

US lawmakers urge President Biden to impose stricter sanctions for fair polls in Bangladesh

R2F Statement on US Visa Policy to Promote Democratic Elections in Bangladesh

Bangladesh Constitution: Legitimacy and Constitutionality of 15th Amendment

US shouldn’t ignore India’s assault on freedoms

Myanmar’s coup anniversary met with fresh sanctions

Redeeming democratic South Asia: A tall order?

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