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 escalated since August 5, 2024.
The discussion reveals the alarming reality faced by these communities, with the current government under Nobel Peace Prize winner Mohammad Yunus allegedly denying and underplaying the severity of these incidents. Our guests highlight the pervasive fear among victims and critique the flawed investigation by the UN Fact Finding Team, pointing out significant gaps in their report.
Join us for an eye-opening conversation that uncovers the truth behind the headlines and explores the ongoing struggle for survival faced by religious minorities in Bangladesh.
Hosted by: Tapas Kanti Baul, South Asia Democratic Forum (SADF)
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Madalena Casaca
Madalena Casaca is SADF’s Editor and part-time Researcher for the Democracy Research Programme. Ms Casaca is a graduate in European Studies (graduated 2008) from the University of Lisbon, where she explored with high productivity not only European and Western Social Sciences but also African Studies, Russian Studies, and Anthropology. Ms Casaca also completed a yearly Documentary Programme in Prague in 2012/2013 and attended the Film School of the University of Wales in Newport in 2011/2012, where all the basics of visual communication were explored and developed. Less
A one-year investment was made in Moscow studying the Russian language, of which she holds the B2 degree. Madalena began a Master’s degree in World History at the Moscow State University, where she completed the first semester, receiving the highest marks in all courses. She had to return to Portugal for personal reasons and now raises her young daughters in Lisbon. She is transforming her Masters’ Diploma on World History into a non-academic book.