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Apr

17

2020

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Coronavirus spread in India : elements of promoting fascism

Politics & Social, PopularCoronavirus pandemic, Covid-19, Fascism, Hinduism, Islam, Religion, TablighiJammat

From director’s desk : Written by : Jayanta Chakrabarty Illustration by : Avijit Ghosh To instil fear and heighten the sense of vulnerability in majority of the general population, the tactic of portraying the minority section of the population as an evil force and the cause of all the miseries of the country is the favourite tool of the fascists. In the present context of global pandemic situation with the spread of coronavirus, Hindu radical groups are using the tactic to infuriate public opinion against the entire Muslim community, which is actually the very source of their own political existence.…

Challenges of building Bangladesh in post-corona era free of religious extremism

Current Affairs, Politics & SocialBangladesh, Corona Virus Pandemic, Covid-19, Islam, Religious extremism

Written by : Noman Robin Filmmaker, Dhaka, Bangladesh Photo credit : Shutterstock.com There seems to be a great deal of confusion surrounding the practice of real Islam in Bangladesh today. Taking the fact into account that almost all the mosques around the country are packed with people during prayers, it is expected that the practicing Muslims possess common courtesy, good manners, mutual respect and sense of honesty. But is it really the case? If not, what is the particular cause then? To begin with, I would repeat that Islam under political influence impacts the faith and liberal rights of individuals.…

Abu- a personal account with a political bearing

Art & CultureAbu, Arshad Khan, Canada, Documentary, Gay, Homosexuality, Immigration, India, Indo-Pak, Islam, LGBT, LGBTQI, Pakistan

Written by: Shreya Seth Kolkata, India Film Review: Abu Country: Canada-Pakistan Director:Arshad Khan The camera is a beautiful device that succinctly captures and retains all that our restless vision and cramped memories cannot. However, it might seem to be losing its charm in a world that is predominantly obsessed with capturing everyday life, not with the intention to retain or revisit, perhaps to abide to a false sense of self- portrayal and self-validation. Amidst these changes, Arshad Khan's documentary 'Abu' comes as a refreshing take on personal life told primarily through a camera that is not a mere intruder or…