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Samira Shackle: Little comfort for Bangladesh’s secular bloggers

Facing the double threat of extremist violence and state repression, Bangladeshi bloggers daring to speak up for secular values are fighting for their lives

Future looks fraught in polarised Bangladesh

Dhaka's rival political matriarchs must talk to each other for the good of their country, says Samira Shackle

Journalists caught in Bangladesh crossfire

Despite a thriving media sector, Bangladesh has seen a surge in violence against journalists. Samira Shackle reports

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