COMMENT 273 – Constitutional Recognition of Indigenous Peoples is Essential for Fostering Pluralism
Indigenous peoples are one of the ongoing topics of debate in Bangladesh. Since independence, the Chittagong Hill Tracts have been in turmoil due to the failure to include the ethnicity of indigenous peoples in the constitution formed in 1972. Although an agreement was signed in 1997, the main problems...
SADF Podcast 7 – Unlocking Green Investment: FDI in Nepal’s Renewable Energy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aa7_G1s40L4&t=388s
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 creation, and sustainable development. Join industry expert Prof. Tim Gocher OBE DL, Founder...
SADF Newsletter 6 – Nepal’s Renewable Energy – a Huge, Untapped, Regional Potential
On 26.01.25, SADF held a podcast hosted by Mrs. Sushmita Chaulagain with Mr. Tim Gocher, who runs the Dolma Impact Fund. Called ‘Unlocking Green Investment: FDI in Nepal's Renewable Energy’, the podcast can be seen as an inside scoop on the practicalities of investing in Nepal.
Meant for all investors,...
SADF NEWSLETTER 5 – Call For Action to FREE SHAHRIAR KABIR
In the words of Dr. Ryhan Rashid (from our podcast on 17.01.25): ‘Let me tell you about Shahriar Kabir. Shahriar Kabir has spent his whole life fighting for a secular society, fighting for minority rights, demanding justice for genocide, fending against the rise of religious extremism in Bangladesh. But...
SADF NEWSLETTER 4 – Bangladeshi Democracy at Crossroads
On 28 December 2024, host Rayhan Rashid interviewed SADF Director Paulo Casaca about the current situation in Bangladesh. This was SADF’s third podcast.
The conversation concerned the violent power grab by the so-called ‘Students Against Discrimination movement’ in August 2024. We addressed four crucial issues: (1) the reality of Yunus’...
SADF Podcast 3 – On the Current Situation in Bangaldesh, with SADF Director Paulo...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuHY66Nq2kE
On 28 December, 2024, host Rayhan Rashid interviewed SADF Director Paulo Casaca to discuss the current situation in Bangladesh. This was SADF's third podcast.
Our newsletter about this podcast, written by SADF Director Paulo Casaca, can be found here:
https://www.sadf.online/sadf-newsletter-4-bangladeshi-democracy-at-crossroads/
SADF NEWSLETTER 3 – Bangladesh’s Energy Crisis in Perspective
From our podcast on Bangladesh's Energy Crisis, a conversation with Mr. Amit Bhandari.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYW2jV_-nk0
On 07.01.25, SADF held a podcast with Mr. Amit Bhandari, moderated by Dr. Rayhan Rashid, about The Current Energy Crisis In Bangladesh. Mr Bhandari is an energy expert, with nearly two decades of experience in public policy...
SADF NEWSLETTER 2 – Four Points About Nepal, India, China, the BRI, and Beyond
Nepal has just revised its 2017 BRI agreement with China. Our weekly podcast, hosted by Mr. Shishir Lamichhane, interviewed Mr. Raunab Singh Khatri 孔仁星, co-founder of the The Araniko Project. Here are Mr. Khatri’s views on Nepal, India, and China in this context.
1. Chinese influence in Nepal is here...
SADF Podcast 1 – India and Bangladesh relations
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaXHFNDwwOk
On 8.12.24, SADF held a podcast with SADF Director Paulo Casaca and Barrister Tania Amir, moderated by Dr. Rayhan Rashid, about current India-Bangladesh relations.
SADF's Newsletter 1 contains the essential points of this podcast.
https://www.sadf.online/sadf-newsletter-1-india-and-bangladesh-relations/
An SADF Podcast – India vs Bangladesh
The podcast will be released on 08.12.24, 4PM Brussels time
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We're bringing together Paulo Casaca, SADF Director, Barrister Tania Amir, and Dr. Rayhan Rashid to discuss current relations between India and Bangladesh.
Relations between India and Bangladesh have become increasingly strained. The situation has deteriorated since the...