Shahidul Alam
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Time Magazine Person Of The Year 2018. National Geographic Explorer at Large. Photographer, writer, curator, human rights activist.
Joined September 2018
This is a war I don’t want to see. As I came here, I saw people being brought in rikshas, with bullet wounds, ambulances coming in one after another with corpses. I just stood and watched. They are not related to me but my heart is breaking. #StepDownHasina #Bangladesh #murderer
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No euphemism anymore. "You are a killer". Plain language.
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This is what he looked like the day I first met Professor Yunus. He's since received a Nobel Peace prize. Been convicted by Bangladeshi govt + will tomorrow take oath as the head of government #MuhammadYunus #Bangladesh #microcredit #Politics #revenge.
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Breaking news. Gen Ziaul Ahsan the mass murderer is at the airport. Stop him from leaving the country. He must be tried. Please share.
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Sheikh Hasina, a long standing member of the tyranny club has been playing the game for some time. But arrogance has its drawbacks. #Bangladesh #Politics #TYRANNY #students #Quota #repression #cricket
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Pls share: Why r retd army officers nt coming 2 frontline + standing with students rather than making grand speeches? Get out of fancy aptmnts in Cant + DOHS. No time 4 talk. Time 4 act. #RaowaClub #BangladeshArmy #StepDownHasina #Bangladesh #repression #Politics #studentmovement.
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The rambling judgement at the end of Odhikar’s case could have been reduced to two sentences. “You are guilty because we say so. You will go to jail, because we can.” #politics #Bangladesh #humanrights #law
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Surrounded by sycophants in court during fifteen years of uninterrupted reign, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina appears to have lost touch with her constituents #QuotaReformMovement #repression #politics #Bangladesh #studentmovement #technology.
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New Delhi’s silence on human rights abuses and electoral fraud, cemented India’s image as the enabler of a dictatorship. #IndianHegemony #misinformation #democracy #IndiaBangladeshRelations #politics #SouthAsia #Bangladesh.
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Media professionals waiting outside the residence of US Ambassador Peter Haas where the ‘Heroes of ‘Bangladesh’ had been invited to meet the bipartisan members of congress. #bangladesh #USA📷 #politics
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If the airport staff let Gen Ziaul Ahsan get through then they will be held responsible.
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Why Are There Protests in Bangladesh? 10 Things You Need To Know. Ongoing violence in one of the world’s biggest countries. #quotamovement #studentmovement #Bangladesh #repression #politics.
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It is forbidden to tear leaves. Hindu, Buddhist, Christian, Muslim, Indigenous. Student graffiti in Dhanmondi. Photo: Shahidul Alam/Drik #freedomofreligionandbelief #Bangladesh #politics #JulyRevolution
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She never saw her dad as she was in her mother’s womb when he was disappeared by Bangladeshi security forces. The government is still in denial. Will we fail this girl or shall we rise up+ensure justice? #enforceddisappearance #justice #humanrights #Bangladesh #photography #Drik
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53 mnths after I ws pickd up by sec forces torturd+detaind 4 107 days b4 release on bail another court appearance 2day @ Court 3. This time I didn't have 2 stand inside cage n crt. Business tycoon accused n rape+murdr f lover cleard by police #Bangladesh #politics #law #justice
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The word ‘dalal’ is a very useful word in Bangla. I’ve not come across an exact equivalent in English. They combine the qualities and some of the functionalities of a lobbyist, a pimp and a shameless sycophant all rolled into one. #QuotaReformMovement .
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I wonder who the students will be mourning for this month? . Students beaten by police + pro-gov thugs in Shahbag in Dhaka in Bangladesh while protesting against the unusual hike in fuel prices in the country. ©Abdul Goni. #fuelhike #inflation #bangladesh #students #police
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Drik's 35th anniversary.4 September 2024 6:00 pm DrikPath Bhobon Level 8.Golam Kasem Daddy Lecture .Three students-mass uprisings in Bangladesh 1969,1990, 2024: causes and consequences. (The lecture will be in Bangla).Nurul Kabir .Editor, The New Age #drik #Bangladesh #History
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Yet despite clear concerns, UK – under the Conservative Party saw Bangladesh as a lucrative market for arms sales. £270 million from 2020-2023. In 2023 £106 million. Included small arms + ammunition #Bangladesh #uk #weapons #ArmsTrade #Politics #trade .
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Today is Julian Assange's 49th birthday. Nations that wax lyrical about freedom of press and freedom of expression, seem to have no problem with illegal extradition attempts of people who spilled the beans on their own shenanigans. Free Assange banner on DrikPath building.
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#FreedomofPress #Bangladesh What is missing says it all. No criticism of military or Prime Minister tolerated. Al Jazeera exposé all over social media bt fails to get mention in major newspapers, even outspoken ones like The New Age #politics #Corruption
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'The Tide Will Turn' is dedicated to "My fellow prisoners in Keraniganj Jail, and the youth of Bangladesh who continue to resist, and to Abrar Fahad who was murdered by fellow students for his defiance" #Chatraleague #politics #Bangladesh #BUET #AbrarFahad
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Whose Bijoy Diwas? The Indian perspective that doesn't have a Bangladeshi.
@Ashok_Kashmir सूचना एवं प्रसारण मंत्रालय द्वारा जारी की गई पॉडकास्ट में iron lady श्रीमती इंदिरा गांधी जी के नाम का गायब होना मौजूदा सरकार की कुंठित मानसिकता दर्शाता है।. क्या इंदिरा गांधी जी के मजबूत इरादों, सेना के अदम्य साहस, बलिदान और कुशल नेतृत्व के बिना क्या विजय पाई जा सकती थी।. Iron
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Sayed was the son of working-class parents. A gifted student, he was attending one of the country’s public universities while working as a tutor to support his family. #Bangladesh #monsoonrevolution #Politics #studentmovement
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It was a people's war. It was the ordinary Bangladeshi that liberated this land. #Bangladesh #1971 #warofliberation
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Delighted that Jyotirmoy has initiated the case of Kishore’s torture by RAB. We all need to take such a stance. Impunity enjoyed by the ruling party and the security forces cannot be allowed to go on. Join the resistance #justice #Bangladesh #repression #law #Bangladeshresistance
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20th November 2018. After an entire day of drama. I came out of Keranganj jail. We sang songs of victory as I walked out of the jail gate. Thanks to all my friends in Bangladesh and across the globe who made it happen. Power to us all
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Just over a year to go. Beginning my campaign early. 50 years after independence we still have to fight for basic rights. #democracy #elections #politics #Bangladesh
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Over 400 people killed in a single day in Gaza - including women and children. Western governments are complicit and profit from this mass murder -- and we're pushing for a complete stop of arms sales to Israel. Add your name now!
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Explosive exposé by Al Jazeera. Nothing surprising but getting hard evidence is something else. There will b denial, possibly reprisals but business will continue as usual. Please share widely. #Bangladesh #SheikhHasina #Corruption #army #police #politics.
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where money+muscle triumph over wisdom+generosity, where ‘Me’ always comes b4 ‘We’ an exception had walked amongst us. 4 Zafrullah Chowdhury ‘We’ was all that mattered. ‘Me’ trailed far behind. #health #politics #leadership #Bangladesh.
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A straight-talking Riksha Puller gives us a lesson on dynasty politics, the interim government and workers' rights. #InterimGovernment #DynastyPolitics #Bangladesh #WorkersRights
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Her stories included how urgent medical equipment was left at Dhaka airport for months, bribes were being offered to recruit doctors and procurement at the health ministry was plagued with corruption. #COVID19 #Bangladesh #media #PressFreedom #Corruption.
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There was an Internet shutdown:.Please highlight our plight. There are people dying as we speak.These links will help explain the situation in Bangladesh. Also: Best,.Shahidul.
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Drik and Pathshala remember Shireen Abu Akleh, the Palestinian journalist assassinated by Israel; with admiration and respect. RIP Shireen. Photo: Shahidul Alam/Drik/Majority World #Israel #Palestine #JournalismIsNotACrime #murder #Apartheid
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Shahidul Alam speaks about the arrest of journalist Rozina Islam. BBC World News 2021 05 20 #Bangladesh #media #politics #freedomofexpression #PressFreedom #Corruption #journalism .
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The AL now making placatory noises about reaching out to the opposition within two weeks of the public revelation of the new visa policy makes it clear that the US policies are working. #bangladesh #india #usa #politics #election #democracy.
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I urgently need to contact someone at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka. I am in Singapore right now and will be boarding a flight soon. Please inbox me with information if you know someone there. Thanks. Shahidul Alam.
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Muhammad Yunus as he walks into Court No-4. "The court behaves differently for Professor Yunus, than it does in all other cases. This is not a speedy trial court, but it is behaving as such," Yunus' lawyer. Photo: Shahidul Alam/Drik/Majority World. #yunus #Bangladesh #politics
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Consuming Cultural Hegemony. Bollywood in Bangladesh. Dr. Harisur Rahman. North South University. Starting now at Drik.
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Remembering the brilliant young student Taqi, who was murderered in Narayanganj (where murderers have free access), 100 months ago. Let us continue to resist #murder #justicefortaqi #Narayanganj #Bangladesh
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Last two days of World Press Photo 2024 show in Bangladesh. Don't miss this fabulous show. Open today and tomorrow from 3-8 pm.#photojournalism #exhibition #media #Bangladesh #drik
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Detailed discussion on current situation. Includes propaganda piece by law minister Anisul Huq #quota #Bangladesh #repression #politics.
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Lack f legitimacy, f public support, is a massive burden to carry, + truth becomes a fearsome enemy. We, the citizens, are paying the price for their paranoia. #argentina #Bangladesh #messi #disappearances #politics #FreedomOfPress #media #journalism #DSA.
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Israel defending itself from the media.
Israel just intentionally destroyed press offices in Gaza, giving only one hour's warning. Associated Press President "horrified that the Israeli military would target and destroy news organizations in Gaza." . Imagine this was your home:.
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After a night of high drama, it appears Kajol is alive! His son Polok spoke to him in the early hours of the morning. What better news to have on World Press Freedom Day! #whereiskajol #disappearance #journalist #photojournalist #photographer #editor #writer #father #bangladesh
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Photojournalist in Bangladesh Facing 14 Yrs 4 Charges Under Law That No Longer Exists. Proceedings violate ICCPR’s prohibition on prosecutions without legal basis + ICCPR’s guarantee of right to freedom of expression.#law #Bangladesh #FreedomOfExpression.
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26 Apr 2023 2nd death annv of col student Munia's lover biz magnate Sayem Sobhan Anvir. CRAB, Musallis, business people+ministers protect Anvir. Intellectuals+artists feign ignorance. Rich above law. #arrestanvir #JusticeForMunia #Bashundhara #bdfeminism #lawandorder #Bangladesh
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Every time an adviser comes into Shahjalal airport (from anywhere), there is an entire posse of people (mostly men) who hover around the gate. Of course they have nothing to do but grovel, and the advisers seem to love it!.
Oh, wonderful! Bangladesh's Chief Justice's sister, his cousin, and the cousin's husband traveled from Dhaka to Singapore and back-and guess what? Government protocol, transportation, and security were requested from the Foreign Ministry for their exhausting journey! Would it be
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A letter from my 10 yr old great nephew to Anand Teltumbde in prison is a sign of what can happen when our youth is transformed. On #WorldYouthSkillsDay, Amnesty launches 'An Introduction to Human Rights' a free, certified course in Bangla: sketch by BBC
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“Singed not Burnt,” is a retrospective of his journey as a photojournalist and an activist, highlighting his unwavering commitment to democracy, equality, and amplifying the marginalised in Bangladesh and beyond #books #photography #Bangladesh
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We had planned a party for Alokchitracharja Manzoor Alam Beg. But Mr. Beg was unwell, so a delegation from the Bangladesh Photographic Society (BPS) visited him at his house in Science Laboratory Quarter's Road instead. Sadly the gifted teacher, soon passed away afterwards.
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Bangladesh’s crackdown on #freedomofpress contrary to its treaty obligations + reminder that exposing truth can result in imprisonment.How can Shahidul be dragged to court under law that has been repealed? #RuleOfLaw #JusticeForAll #politics #Bangladesh .
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International May Day 2024.Stolen Childhood, Lost Dreams.#childlabour #development #humanrights #Bangladesh
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As for the media organisations who opted for one sided reporting due to Israeli pressure, it will come to you in the end.
A 12-story Gaza tower block housing the offices of the Associated Press and Al Jazeera was destroyed in an Israeli missile strike
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Al Jazeera and Israeli newspaper Haaretz reveal how Bangladesh government spent at least $330,000 on phone-hacking equipment made by an Israeli company, even though 2 countries dont have diplomatic relations. #Bangladesh #surveillance #Israel #Aljazeera.
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On the face of it, a father playing with his kids. But these are the people (the children now orphans) whose right to exist seems to be ignored by the 'civilised world'.
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Media Freedom and Freedom of Expression. Afsan Chowdhury in conversation with Shahidul Alam. 14th December 2022. 5:00 - 7:00 pm. DrikPath Bhobon, Level 2. 16 Sukrabad, Panthapath. Dhaka. #FreedomOfExpression #mediafreedom #Bangladesh #drik
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Solidarity Prints for Palestine:. Please help spread the word and support in whichever way you can. #Isrealiwarcrimes #art #genocide #Apartheid.Fleur-de-lis essays.Mónica Alcázar-Duarte.Printed on archival paper. Not signed nor editioned. $ 100
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Alam chronicled social movements, political turmoil+human rights abuses. Feinstein resigned over his party’s refusal to investigate into a $6.2bn arms deal. They discuss activism + social change #truthtopower #Bangladesh #southafrica #genocide
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Message from Salil Tripathi: Twitter has suspended my account, no reason given. I have followed the process and asked for them to remove the suspension, but do not wish to kowtow further. If you feel up for it, do tweet, outrage, if you wish. @Twitter @saliltripathi.
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Early in my photography career, I was all into mastering technique. One of my first still lives.
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Arrived in Dhaka. informed @20 forcibly enter Grameen Kalyan office+demand building b handed over. People scared. Say attackers incl G Bank staff. Sounds like warlords #grameenkalyan #MuhammadYunus #Bangladesh #politics #Vendetta #LawAndOrder .
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Support Press Freedom.
Today, we are witnessing a stunning assault on #pressfreedom in the U.S. and around the world. On November 19, CPJ will honor courageous journalists from around the world at our annual International Press Freedom Awards. #IPFA.
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Reaching new heights of corruption.
ট্রান্সপারেন্সি ইন্টারন্যাশনাল বাংলাদেশের অনুসন্ধান অনুযায়ী সাতটি জলবায়ু পরিবর্তন প্রকল্পে ব্যয় হওয়া সরকারি অর্থের অর্ধেকের বেশিই 'আত্মসাৎ' হয়েছে।
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“Donors and strategic partners should insist that Bangladeshis can express themselves and select their leaders without fear, including by supporting independent election monitoring missions.” #Bangladesh #humanrights #repression #democracy #HRW #election.
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My friend and colleague Irfanul Islam was murdered this day five years ago. I headed back from Mexico City. Rahnuma had been keeping me updated. Ever since Irfan’s disappearance, we had feared the worst, but hoped upon hope that this time it would be different. #Bangladesh #drik
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"We Shall Defy" opened at Wrightwood 659 in Chicago 0n 8 Oct. The first show in Chicago by the celebrated Bangladeshi photographer Shahidul Alam.Installation view of segment of the show #photography #Bangladesh #Drik #ShahidulAlam #chicago #art
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What exactly does ‘press freedom’ mean and why does it matter?. Bangladeshi photojournalist, writer, curator and activist, and #Time magazine Person of the Year 2018, Shahidul Alam, this Saturday gives keynote presentation ‘Swimming with Crocodiles: Why Press Freedom Matters
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Majority World photographers, art and cultural workers and allies come together to organise this fundraiser to contribute to The Owneh Initiative’s SOLIDARITY FUND. hashtag#art hashtag#palestine hashtag#genocide hashtag#IsraeliWarCrimes hashtag#printsale
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I salute my journalist colleagues. Hope this is the beginning of a return to the journalism standards we expect.
Wonderful show of solidarity with @RozinaIslam - reporters walk out of Health Ministry's press conference today #JournalismIsNotACrime #Bangladesh #Media .
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@RCDicksonUK Every father, mother, son, daughter, brother, sister, spouse, lover and friend of these people killed in 'crossfire' also mourn in Bangladesh. Which day of the year shall we allocate for their mourning? #crossfire #extrajudicialkillings #Bangladesh
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FRANCE 24 takes a closer look at the Bangladesh of today, a country that has fully embraced globalisation. #bangladeshi #garments #development #Politics #Autocracy
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Latest update on health status of SUST students on hunger strike unto death. Time: 9:00 pm. On campus: 12.Hospitalised: 16.Total time passed: 126 hours.#studentpower #Bangladesh #politics #education #saveSUST
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Vague ambling catch-all #law, open 2 all sorts of interpretation gives the #Police virtually unlimited powers 2 arrest people without warrant on suspicion they might b intending 2 commit a crime. No evidence needed. #Bangladesh #DSA #freedomofexpression .
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Proud to be part of this impressive team.
CPJ’s International #PressFreedom Awards honor courageous journalists from around the world. This year, all 4 #IPFA honorees have been arrested or faced criminal prosecution in reprisal for their reporting. Learn more about each of them below ⤵️.
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This initiative will fail without our active participation. Please come and make sure your voice is heard.
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Multi-award winning Bangladeshi and South African photographers withdraw their work and participation in the Eretz Israel Museum showing of Prix Pictet’s touring exhibition ‘Hope’. #Israel #BDS #Palestine #photography #prixpictet #telaviv #boycott
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Have been waiting till 9:54 am to talk to an agent at @British_Airways Still waiting. Sent several twitter messages too. Still no response.
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Thank you PCF. Your support made a tremendous difference in this dark days.
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The Drik 2023 calendar available now. Get your copy from Drik reception .By speaking out, by being defiant, by going against the wind, they provide a reality check in a world dominated by spin. #Drik #Calendar #2023 #photography
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Attacks n #Bangladesh n journos + others exercising right 2 critic gov policies s alarming, 8 org said n WPF Day. Restrictions n FOE undermine conditions 4 opn pol debate ahead of #elections scheduled 4 Jan 2024 #repression #FOE #HRW.#journalism #media.
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And celebrate selling more weapons to Bangladesh.
Completely overlooking all the proof of gross #HumanRightsViolations of the authoritarian regime in #Bangladesh, #France is celebrating this friendship. It’s shameful.
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typical that this barely reported on mainstream media.
Italian port workers refuse to load arms shipment destined for Israel. Press TV's Max Civili reports from Rome. #FreePalestine
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The recording of my Asma Jahangir Memorial talk at the Wilson Center: To Speak or not to Speak: Rights and Democracy in Bangladesh by Shahidul Alam #Bangladesh #politics #democracy #election.
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The new Drik calendar "The Revolution in the Sky". It’s a victory tinged with sadness. A freedom drenched with blood. The mother’s heart-wrenching cry, the child’s empty stare, are the price the nation has had to pay #JulyRevolution #Bangladesh .
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Shahidul Alam, Bangladesh.International Press Freedom Awards. CPJ is honored to present its 2020 International Press Freedom Award to Bangladeshi journalist Shahidul Alam. #press #freedomofexpression #media #Bangladesh #cpj.
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This is a very exciting show. Block the dates in your calendar now. #WPP #photography #media #photojournalism #art #culture #Drik #Pathshala #Bangladesh .Shahidul
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Last day of this fabulous exhibition. Don't miss it! #WPPh2022 #Drik #Pathshala #photography #photojournalism #media #art #culture #Bangladesh #drikpath.
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