Ali Riaz is Professor and the Chair of the Department of Politics and Government at Illinois State University. n recognition of his international reputation as an expert on South Asian politics and Political Islam, Riaz is designated “University Professor.” He was an Assistant Professor at University of Dhaka during 1993-1995.
Professor Mubashar Hasan, a young professor of political science in Dhaka Bangladesh, has been missing for nearly a week. We appeal to the Government of Bangladesh to find him and secure his release immediately. Time is of the essence. Please help ensure that Dr. Hasan doesn’t become another one of Bangladesh’s “disappeared.” Act now. Please sign
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Bangladesh returned to electoral democracy in January 2009 after two years under a military ‘caretaker’ government. An alliance led by the Awami League (AL) secured a landslide victory in freely conducted election held in late 2008 under the auspices of the caretaker system. There were hopes that the political crisis which had necessitated a military-backed
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