Category: BDFA News
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Farhad Mazhar Criticizes ‘Religious Fascism’ at Rally for Baul Abul Sarkar’s Release
Poet, writer, and political analyst Farhad Mazhar has said that the country is facing torture and oppression carried out “in the name of religion.” He made the remarks on Friday at a protest rally at the Central Shaheed Minar demanding the release of Baul artist Abul Sarkar. Speaking at the gathering, he said that although…
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Woman Tortured, Stripped, and Blackmailed in Nazirpur; Complaint Filed Against Five
A woman in Nazirpur, Pirojpur has accused a group of five men—including local influential figure Helal Sikder—of torturing her, recording a video, and demanding extortion. The incident took place in Mitharkul village of Malikhali Union No. 2. A video of the assault recently went viral on social media. The footage shows the woman and a…
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Cultural Protest and Torchlight Procession on International Day for the Prevention of Violence Against Women
On Tuesday, 61 women’s organizations held a cultural protest and torchlight procession in front of the National Parliament marking the International Day for the Prevention of Violence Against Women. The program, organized by the Day’s Celebration Committee, began at 4 pm with drum beats and the national anthem. Mahmuda Begum of Sabujer Abhiyan Foundation introduced…
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