Quandary Reflection

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53946412161054490302009-07-13T15:39:57.953-07:00Quandary ReflectionISSN:1545-2131: A Publication of HRCBMHuman Rights Congress for Bangladesh Minorities (HRCBM)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12457847061905917438noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394641216105449030.post-5957500568136010992009-07-13T13:04:00.000-07:002009-07-13T15:39:57.970-07:00HRCBM's Seminar: Vested Property Act and Debottor Property: The Constitutional Rights of Bangladesh Minorities

Vested Property Act and Debottor Property: The Constitutional Rights of Bangladesh MinoritiesOrganizers:Sampriti Mancha & HRCBMPlace:National Press Club, Dhaka, BangladeshDate:Thursday, July 16th, 2009at: 8:30 PMSpecial Guest SpeakerBarrister Shafiq Ahmed, Minister of Law,Justice & Parliamentary Affairs, Government of BangladeshEvent Chairperson:Prof. Dr. Ajoy RoySeminar Inauguration:Mr.

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Picture (courtesy: PCJSS-CHT): The dead body of Tarun Kusum Chakma.URGENT ACTIONExtra-Judicial Killing by the Military Forces at Shuvalong in Rangamati, BangladeshIntroductionOn 26 June 2009 an innocent Jumma youth was shot dead by the military forces of Shuvalong camp of 6 Bengal led by Major Manjur, Warrant Officer Saiful and Corporal Atik in Shuvalong, 30 kms off the district town, under

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Picture (courtesy: The Daily Star News): An indigenous woman sits on the rubble of her home, which land grabbers torched on June 13. The palm-leave shed on the right is her home now.Report: The Daily Star News.Orao Arju's teenage daughter Shanibala is still upset by last week's eviction and arson attacks on 74 families, including 56 indigenous families, in Khatirpur allegedly by an influential

Human Rights Congress for Bangladesh Minorities (HRCBM)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12457847061905917438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394641216105449030.post-32847593030066944252009-06-17T10:11:00.000-07:002009-06-17T10:14:49.809-07:00Report on Attack on PCJSS members by armed group of UPDF

Report submitted by:PCJSS(Parbatya Chattagram Jana Samhati Samiti)Kalyanpur, Rangamati-450000, Chittagong Hill Tracts, BangladeshTel+Fax: +880-351-61248E-mail: pcjss.org@gmail.com, pcjss@hotmail.comWebsite: pcjss-cht.orgPCJSS member killed by UPDFOn 23 May 2009 a local PCJSS leader named Mr. Rubel Chakma (30) was chopped to death by the UPDF cadres at Subhalong Bazar area of Subhalong union under

Human Rights Congress for Bangladesh Minorities (HRCBM)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12457847061905917438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394641216105449030.post-83894240750321697032009-06-17T10:03:00.000-07:002009-06-17T10:09:06.658-07:00A Buddhist Zadi plundered in Teknaf of Cox’s Bazaar district

Picture (Courtesy: Kapaeeng Foundation): The above picture depicts the plundered remains of Buddhist Xadi at Teknaf.Report Submitted by:Kapaeeng Foundation On 13 June at night an ancient Zadi situated on top of Nilla Bazaar hill has been broken. Nilla is 12 miles north of Teknaf (Kayoukchoung) in the district of Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. It is not yet known whether it was an act of zealotry or

Human Rights Congress for Bangladesh Minorities (HRCBM)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12457847061905917438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394641216105449030.post-87950281157510532009-06-17T10:00:00.000-07:002009-06-17T10:02:47.917-07:00Adivasi village burnt-down in Porsha upazila of Naogaon district

Report submitted by:Kapaeeng FoundationOn 12th June 2009, the land-grabbers attacked an Adivasi village at Porsha upazila of Naogaon district and burnt-down 74 houses. At least four hundred people assembled with grievous weapons under the leadership of one Nur Hossain Master and his son Nazrul Haque and attacked village Khatirpur Upar-Sonadanga in Chhaor union. The piece of land at the centre of

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Report submitted by:PCJSS (Parbatya Chattagram Jana Samhati Samiti)Kalyanpur, Rangamati-450000, Chittagong Hill Tracts, BangladeshTel+Fax: +880-351-61248E-mail: pcjss.org@gmail.com, pcjss@hotmail.comWebsite: pcjss-cht.orgOn 14 June 2009 clash between Jumma villagers and Bengali settlers occurred at Jalia Para under Ramgarh upazila in Khagrachari district. It is learnt that Bengali settlers from

Human Rights Congress for Bangladesh Minorities (HRCBM)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12457847061905917438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394641216105449030.post-61640775143777178022009-06-17T09:39:00.000-07:002009-06-17T09:47:49.869-07:00Kalpana abduction investigation and punishment of the kidnappers demanded

Report submitted by:PCJSS(Parbatya Chattagram Jana Samhati Samiti)Kalyanpur, Rangamati-450000,Chittagong Hill Tracts, BangladeshTel+Fax: +880-351-61248E-mail: pcjss.org@gmail.com, pcjss@hotmail.comWebsite: pcjss-cht.org13th years after the abduction of Kalpana ChakmaPublication of report on Kalpana abduction investigation and punishment of the kidnappers demandedOn 12 June 2009 Parbatya

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Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact INFORMATION SHARINGAny interested person can contact the concerned institution based on the information provided Category: Statement Date: 6 May 2009 Co-organized by: International Labor Organization (ILO)United Nations Development Program (UNDP)Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact (AIPP)National Foundation

Human Rights Congress for Bangladesh Minorities (HRCBM)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12457847061905917438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394641216105449030.post-80529111947700633512009-05-05T17:52:00.000-07:002009-05-05T18:07:03.428-07:00Awami League activists demolishes Shiva Temple in the Capital

A collection of reports i nthe Shiva Temple incidents.Reports published in various newspaper of Bangladesh.Reports from Janmabhumi:Weekly Janmabhumi, 30th April, 2009: NY/ Dhaka: A half-century old Shiva temple in Sutrapur at the heart of the Capital was demolished by the Awami League supporters. The miscreants at the time physically assaulted nearby residents in an effort to uproot them from

Human Rights Congress for Bangladesh Minorities (HRCBM)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12457847061905917438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394641216105449030.post-55915527169567916572009-04-30T15:32:00.001-07:002009-04-30T15:34:03.869-07:00Violence against Minorities in Bangladesh; Recent Reports

Through HRCBM-BNC:Threaten to kill to the rape victim’s familyThe daily Jaijaidin, date- 30.04.09A Hindu minor child of Mojllishpur village at Kosba in B’Baria has raped by Borhan (14) and Sabuj (12) on 23 April 2009. Firstly, she was admitted to the Thana Health Complex and later on B’Baria Sadar Hospital for her medical treatment after rescued by the local people. A case has been filed on 28

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$25.00 - Support for Bipul Debnath $50.00 - Support for Bipul Debnath $100.00 - Support for Bipul Debnath Bipul Kumar Debnath is a very talented poor Student. He is an English Honors 1st year student of Dhaka Collage. He has passed in the S. S. C and H. S. C Examination with both GPA-5 or Grade A+. Now he is attacked Multiple Exostosis all over the body (Multiple Bone Increase), Left humerus

Human Rights Congress for Bangladesh Minorities (HRCBM)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12457847061905917438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394641216105449030.post-12128126729615152512009-03-01T16:37:00.000-08:002009-03-01T16:46:32.017-08:00Invitation to HRCBM's Panel Discussion on Violence against women and Girls in Bangladesh

http://www.hrcbm.org/Ph: 212-592-3627Fax: 619-330-0662Human Rights Congress for Bangladesh MinoritiesOrganizes Panel DiscussionOn“Violence Against Minority Women & Girls in Bangladesh”atCSW 53: NGO Parallel Events 2009Friday, March 6th, 10 AM to 11:30 AMUN Church Bldg., 777 UN Plaza, 8th Floor, NY, NY11007(First Avenue between 43rd and 44th street)“Although violence against women and girls is

Human Rights Congress for Bangladesh Minorities (HRCBM)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12457847061905917438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394641216105449030.post-79772601460455596952009-02-12T14:34:00.000-08:002009-02-12T14:35:04.822-08:00HRCBM-Dinajpur's protests against 'madrasa' on temple land continue

Committed to PEOPLE'S RIGHT TO KNOW Friday, February 13, 2009 04:33 AM GMT+06:00 Print Friendly Version Published On: 2009-02-11 National Protests against 'madrasa

Human Rights Congress for Bangladesh Minorities (HRCBM)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12457847061905917438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394641216105449030.post-46082661137399682582008-11-06T11:09:00.000-08:002008-11-16T14:29:02.240-08:00Bangladesh High Court ordered Rule Nisi on government hearing HRCBM writ on Vested Property Act

The High Court division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh delivers its Rule Nisi upon the Government on the Enemy Property ( Continuance of Emergency Provision) ( Repeal) Act 1974 and subsequently promulgated Arpita Sampatty Protapyan Ain 2001 and cicular, administrative orders.The order calls upon the respondent to show cause as to why instructions issued in the contents of presidential order

Human Rights Congress for Bangladesh Minorities (HRCBM)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12457847061905917438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394641216105449030.post-23391650448234121172008-08-18T11:06:00.000-07:002008-11-14T13:27:12.632-08:00Report on Situation of Indigenous Peoples in Bangladesh

PCMS and HWF organise roundtable on national women dev policy and indigenous women's rights Report Submitted by Kapaeeng Watch (A human rights group for indigenous peoples)Jagannath Hall, Dhaka University Dhaka, BangladeshAungkyew Mong, CoordinatorE-mail: kapaeeng.watch@yahoo.comOn 18 July 2008 Parbatya Chattagram Mahila Samiti (PCMS) and Hill Women's Federation (HWF) jointly organised roundtable

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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BANGLADESHHigh Court Division(SPECIAL ORIGINAL JURISDICTION)WRIT PETITION NO. 6092 OF 2008.IN THE MATTER OFAn application under Article 102 of the Constitution of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.-AND-IN THE MATTER OF :Human Rights Congress for Bangladesh Minorities, Bangladesh, represented by its Secretary General, Rabindranath Trivedi.------------ Petitioner.-VERSUS-1

Human Rights Congress for Bangladesh Minorities (HRCBM)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12457847061905917438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394641216105449030.post-11439863750233306762008-08-11T11:45:00.000-07:002008-08-11T11:50:16.785-07:00Press Release: HRCBM's Writ petition against Vested Property Law at Bangladesh

HRCBM- National Chapter[An ‘NGO in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations’]SWAMI BHOLANANDAGIRI ASHRAM TRUST12 K M DAS LANE, IKATOOLY, DHAKA-1203BANGLADESHTelephone: 88029557590, 88027119977 Fax: 8802 9568589www.hrcbm.orge-mail : info@hrcbm.org , hrcbm.dhaka@gmail.com; hrcbm_bangladesh@yahoo.com PRESS RELEASEDhaka, 11 August 2008 :Human Rights

Human Rights Congress for Bangladesh Minorities (HRCBM)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12457847061905917438noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394641216105449030.post-31953996248039425802008-06-24T10:22:00.000-07:002008-06-24T10:46:26.473-07:00Trend of Silent Genocide: Institutional oppressions on Bangladesh Minorities: HRCBM's presentation before EU Parliament

Picture (Courtesy HRCBM-EU): Mr. Manik Paul at the EU Parliament.Trend of Silent Genocide: Institutional oppressions on Bangladesh Minorities A speech before the EU Pariliament at the forum titled “SOS Bangladesh- Informal Hearing on the Alarming Human Rights Situation in Bangladesh ” held on Thursday, June 12th, 08.Speaker:Mr. Manik Paul,Executive Director, HRCBM-EU Directorate, Brussels,

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MEP Johan van Hecke & MEP Bart Staes have arranged an informal hearing at EU regarding the Human Rights situations in Bangladesh. The followings are the details on the hearing:Event: SOS Bangladesh - Informal Hearing on the Alarming Human Rights Situation in Bangladesh .Location: European Parliament, ASP A3G3, rue Wiertz 60, 1047 Brussels.News Reportshttp://www.european-agenda.com/events/21841.

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Thaindian NewsUrl: http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/world-news/eu-forum-expresses-concern-over-bangladeshs-human-rights-situation_10059711.htmlJune 13th, 2008 - 2:00 pm ICT by IANS - Email This PostBrussels, June 13 (IANS) A special forum at the European Parliament (EP) has expressed grave concern over the deteriorating human rights situations in Bangladesh which has been run by a

Human Rights Congress for Bangladesh Minorities (HRCBM)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12457847061905917438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394641216105449030.post-77384583684643995362008-06-05T15:25:00.000-07:002008-06-05T15:26:28.277-07:00Adibashi Child raped at Nachole-Chapai-Nowabganj, Bangladesh

Adibashi (Indigenous people) child has been raped at Nachole-Chapai Nowabganj District on May, 1,2008. Press conference held and Memorandum of appeal submitted to local administration for arresting the perpetrators on 18th May, 2008 (The daily Manabjamin dated 18th May, 2008)The leaders of Adibashi Parishad of Nachole Pargana and Dighali alongwith protesters handed over a Memorandum of appeal to

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Translated by Basu Bose, HRCBM Translation of the news in ‘Daily Janata’ May 7th, 2008 Daughter strangled to death Filed by Kaligonj reporter: The terrorists (*1) took turns through the night of May 1st and raped mum and child, in South Bhadarthi village, in Kaligonj thana. The child victim Bituni (14) is the daughter of Mr James De Silva and, was a straight ‘A’ student in Grade 8 at

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Report submitted by: Kapaeeng Watch.On 26 May 2008 a protest meeting against arson attack and land grabbing at Sajek of Rangamati and at Lama of Bandarban was organised by Bangladesh Adivasi Odhikar Andolon (BAOA) and Bangladesh Indigenous Student Action Forum (BISAF) at Liberation War Museum's auditorium in Dhaka.Secretary of BAOA Professor Mesbah Kamal chaired the meeting and general secretary

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A translation of the news in The ‘Daily Janakantha’ Dhaka, BangladeshSunday, 18 May, 2008 (4th Jadish, 1415)A picture of Miss Bituni (Ashru) De Silva (14) in her school uniform depicted in the Daily janakantha news publication.Translated by Mr. Basu BoseFor Bituni (Ashru) De Silva, a Christian minority schoolgirl, being gang raped wasn’t enough; she had to be killed in the end.The terrorists (*1)

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