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Author Archives: Nandita Roy

Nandita Roy is a women's rights activist. She holds a master's degree from the Department of Women and Gender Studies, University of Dhaka.

Posted inOpinion

India woos Myanmar: ‘twin track’ diplomacy

by Nandita Roy February 1, 2022February 1, 2022

As the leading power in South Asia with a growing global outreach, India’s policies at home and beyond have always had an influence on its neighbors. India has made a decisive move via “twin-track diplomacy” to engage with Myanmar’s junta, noting its tight relationship with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and concerns over Beijing’s […]

Members of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) stand guard during a rally by the Bangladesh nationalist Party (BNP) in Dhaka December 19, 2011. BNP leaders have announced that they will organize a public procession in the city on Wednesday protesting the government's "suppression of opposition activists" and police obstruction during Monday's demonstration, local media reported. REUTERS/Andrew Biraj (BANGLADESH - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW CIVIL UNREST) - RTR2VGCT
Posted inOpinion

US sanctions on Bangladesh’s RAB: Was there a better way?

by Nandita Roy January 17, 2022January 17, 2022

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