What happens when a country faces major changes? Following a popular uprising that forced Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to flee the country, Bangladesh is facing new questions about democracy, human rights and freedom of expression.
On 10 December, SASNET in collaboration with Malmö Public Libraries and Swedish PEN hosted a panel discussion at Malmö City Library on the public protests and political unrest in contemporary Bangladesh. The discussion aimed at bringing insight into the latest political developments as well as the country's future prospects.
The panel consisted of experts and journalists:
- Tasneem Khalil. Malmö-based international journalist and author who has covered Bangladesh for a long time.
- Saiful Baten Tito. Asylum writer in Gothenburg and engaged in issues of freedom of expression and exile.
- Isha Dubey. Assistant Professor at IIIT Hyderabad, specializing in the political and social landscape of South Asia.
Helena Thorfinn, journalist, and writer, with extensive experience in issues surrounding Bangladesh, was the moderator for the evening. The event was part of Malmö Public Librarie's 'Room for Democracy' initiative, which aims to create a platform to discuss global challenges that affect our understanding of democracy, freedom and human rights.
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