Eid procession in Chittagong Miladunnabi

Like many countries in the world, Bangladesh is also celebrating Eid Miladunnabi today. This day is observed as a public holiday in Bangladesh. On the occasion of Miladunnabi, processions were held in various districts of the country including Chittagong, Faridpur. A big rally was held in Chittagong. Miladunnabi is celebrated on 12th Rabiul Awal Eid…

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In a world of rising Islamophobia, some countries seek refuge in denial

In recent history, divisive rhetoric and misrepresentation have been stigmatising Muslim communities worldwide since the dawn of the 9/11 attacks and the subsequent “War on Terror” – the global military campaign initiated by the United States. In the virtual space, online hate speech fueled real-life violence against Muslims across the world. From the genocide against…

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Combatting Islamophobia from within

Many Muslims currently living in the west claim that they are facing discrimination and even bigotry, on a day-to-day basis. While it’s difficult to make broad generalisations on such sensitive issues, it’s perhaps true that there is an anti-Islamic climate in parts of Europe and the United States that has resulted in increased hate crimes…

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