In this interview with Bangladeshi-American filmmaker, Fahim Hamid, we learn about perhaps the first attempt by a diaspora Bangladeshi to cover the events & legacy of 1971 in a feature documentary.
Tag: Bangladesh
While We Argue over Cultural Appropriation, South Asian Workers are Still Dying
Twelve years ago, over 1,100 garment workers—mostly young women—were killed in the Rana Plaza collapse in Bangladesh. But fast-forward, and South Asian fashion is trending again…without the reckoning.
Heed the Call: Listen to Young People
Have young people been at the forefront of the call to justice because they have the least power in society? Maybe it’s time to dismantle adultism.
How have the L.A. Fires Affected the Little Bangladesh Community?
The 2025 L.A. Fires are coming close to the Little Bangladesh community, but are they ready?
Navigating the Waters of Communal Tensions in Bangladesh
With the aftermath of Sheikh Hasina’s government, the situation for religious minorities in Bangladesh has escalated tensions between India to an increasingly confrontation al level, leaving Bangladeshi Hindus as pawns whose collective plight are not given justice.
Freedom’s Song
Freedom echoes through every word & with it, a call to reclaim our rights, our voice & our struggle for liberty that is felt deeply.
Uncertainty for Bangladeshi Migrants Displaced in Lebanon Amidst Ongoing Israeli Aggression
Over 120,000 Bangladeshis live in Lebanon as the largest migrant diaspora in the country, subject to abandonment and bombardment with Israel’s onslaught over the country.
Rolling the Dice on Reform: Canada’s Bet on Bangladeshi Youth
The focus on Bangladesh’s youth isn’t just feel-good policy commentary, but rather a cold strategic calculation.
Constitutional Malleability and Political Power: Bangladesh as a Case Study
Successive Bangladeshi governments have used the Constitution to cement their rule…will Dr. Yunus make a difference?
No Sign of Bangladeshi Voices in US reporting on Bangladesh
Why are Bangladeshi voices excluded from providing their analysis or narratives on the mainstream US media?