The death sentence handed down to former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in absentia has ignited wide debate both inside and outside Bangladesh. Although few observers believe the sentence will ever be carried out—given her exile in India, New Delhi’s refusal to extradite her, and the heavily politicized nature of the charges—the verdict stands as a striking moment in South Asian politics. It represents a society grappling with the legacy of state violence, democratic decay, and the...

Storytelling remains one of its most powerful tools. Personal narratives breathe humanity into historical events, transforming dates and statistics into lived experiences that bridge cultural and generational divides. Through these stories, empathy becomes possible—and with empathy comes lasting understanding. The Role of a Human Rights and Education Foundation Human-rights and educational organizations are pillars of a just society. They illuminate the shadows cast by oppression and silence,...

When British journalist Anthony Grey passed away on October 11, 2025, at the age of 87, the world lost not just a veteran reporter, but one of the last living witnesses to the madness of Mao’s China. Grey was imprisoned in Beijing from 1967 to 1969, during the Cultural Revolution, held hostage for more than two years. His experience became a global symbol of the dangers faced by journalists under totalitarian regimes. Grey’s death marks the fading of a generation that directly witnessed the...