SADF Podcast S2E4 – The Battle for Secularism in Bangladesh
Join Professor Masum Billah in our latest SADF Podcast Faith and Freedom – The Battle for Secularism in Bangladesh, as he warns of rising extremism, minority persecution, and calls for urgent reforms to safeguard secularism and justice.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ErH64wVjD4&t=784s
*SADF Podcast: Faith and Freedom - The Battle for Secularism in Bangladesh*
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SADF Podcast S2E3 – The Present Human Rights Situation in Bangladesh
Listen to Paulo Casaca, Executive Director of SADF, discuss Bangladesh’s human rights crisis, the rise of Islamic terrorism, regime censorship, and the regional risks for South Asia in our latest podcast
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7iOtHnquww&t=60s
In this episode of SADF Podcast, Paulo Casaca, Executive Director of the South Asia Democratic Forum (SADF) a Brussels...
SADF Podcast S2E2 – Religious Minorities and the Struggle for Survival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_G1cKdpRg4&t=2s
In this compelling episode, we delve into the harrowing experiences of religious minorities in Bangladesh.
Our esteemed guests, Dhiman Deb Choudhury, President of Human Rights Congress for Bangladesh Minorities (HRCBM), and Advocate Lucky Bacchar, Convenor of the Bangladesh Chapter of HRCBM, shed light on the violent attacks that have...
SADF Podacst S2E1 – On Human Rights of Ahmaddiyya Muslims in Bangladesh
Watch our latest testimony on the persecution of the Ahmadiyya community in Bangladesh
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BmunFC9A6s
Welcome to Season 2, Episode 1 of the SADF Podcast!
In this episode, we are honored to have Mr. Ahamad Tabshir Choudhury from the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at of Bangladesh.
Mr. Choudhury delves into the rich history of...
SADF Podcast S1E9 – Energy Politics in Bangladesh and Future of Sustainable Energy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZAR3yAO1bo&t=63s
Bangladesh's energy sector is at a critical juncture. Balancing rapid economic growth with the urgent need for sustainable energy solutions is a complex challenge. This episode of the South Asia Democratic Forum (SADF) Podcast delves into the intricacies of energy politics in Bangladesh and explores the potential for a...
SADF Podcast S1E8 – Restorative Justice in South- and South-East Asia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDA942edwoY&t=1402s
In this episode, we delve into the "Practice and Prospect of Restorative Justice in South and South East Asia" with our esteemed guests:
🎙️ *Mr. Ram Tiwari* - Executive Director, Nepal Forum for Restorative Justice
🎙️ *Mr. Dio Ashar Wickashana* - Ph.D. Scholar, Australian National University
🎙️ *Host: Mr....
SADF Podcast S1E7 – Unlocking Green Investment: FDI in Nepal’s Renewable Energy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aa7_G1s40L4&t=7s
Topic: Unlocking Green Investment: FDI in Nepal’s Renewable Energy for Regional Climate Solutions In this episode, we explore how foreign direct investment (FDI) in Nepal’s renewable energy sector can help tackle urgent climate challenges. With abundant natural resources, Nepal offers unique opportunities for green investments that drive innovation, job...
SADF S1E6 – Discussing Bangladesh’s Constitutional Reforms with Barrister Tania Amir
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ot0nzayQF0Q
On 18.01.25, our host Dr. Rahyan Rashid joined Barrister Tania Amir to discuss the proposed Constitutional reforms in Bangladesh. Here are 4 takeways from that discussion:
1. The government claims its legitimacy holds, in accordance with Article 106 of the Bangladeshi Constitution, from an opinion provided by the Supreme Court....
SADF Podcast S1E5: An Urgent Appeal for Shariar Kabir
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wz-cQwgui-8&t=554s
It's been 121 days since Mr. Shahriar Kabir, a Bangladeshi secular activist, film producer, author, and journalist, was arrested by the current government. A number of questionable cases have been filed against Mr. Kabir, a 'Prisoner of Conscience' listed by the Amnesty International. He is now spending his days...
SADF Podcast S1 E4 – Energy Policy in Bangladesh and India, with Mr. Amit...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYW2jV_-nk0&t=104s
On January 7, 2025, SADF held a podcast hosted by Dr. Rahyan Rashid with Mr. Amit Bandhari. Mr. Bandahri began by adressing the dispue between the current Bangladeshi government ad the Indian energy corporation, Adani. What are the options open to Bangladesh to supply energy at reasonable expense? What...