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October 2, 2017

Bangladesh’s Climate Change Challenge

In January, U.S. secretary of defense James Mattis articulated the case for viewing environmental and national security as interrelated, arguing that “the effects of a changing climate—such as increased maritime access to the Arctic, rising sea levels, desertification, among others—impact our security situation.” [1] This argument has long been accepted by many scholars and governments alike and has been acknowledged as a key reason behind many national plans to combat climate change.

The Bangladesh War

Salil Tripathi | The Colonel Who Would Not Repent: The Bangladesh War and its Unquiet Legacy
Reading - Nonfiction: Chowdhury Center | October 2 | 5-7 p.m. | Stephens Hall, 10 (ISAS Conf. Room)

October 1, 2017

The Reluctant Philanthropist: India’s untenable position on the Rohingya crisis

people getting off of a boat and wading in water On 14 September, an Indian Air Force aircraft landed in Chittagong with 53 tonnes of relief materials, including food, salt, cooking oil and mosquito nets. The delivery was meant to help Bangladesh cope with the vast influx of Rohingyas—a minority community in Myanmar that is facing large-scale violence there.

September 18, 2017

On Creative Writing

The Creative Arts in Bangladesh: An Evening with Anisul Hoque
Lecture: Chowdhury Center | September 18 | 5-7 p.m. | Stephens Hall, 10 (ISAS Conf. Room))

September 1, 2017

A third of Bangladesh under water as flood devastation widens

By Steve George, CNN

Updated 12:06 PM ET, Fri September 1, 2017

(CNN )In rural areas across northern Bangladesh families are preparing to mark Eid al-Adha, one of the holiest dates on the Muslim calendar.

March 22, 2017

Eye on South Asia

Eye on South Asia: Challenges to Development and Democracy in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Nepal
Panel Discussion: Chowdhury Center | March 22 | 5-7 p.m. | Faculty Club, Seaborg Room

Video Recording of Lecture. Please scroll below to see a Storify of the event and photos from the event

March 10, 2017

Intl. Women's Day

Celebrating International Women's Day: With talks by Former Executive Director of Acid Survivor's Foundation in Bangladesh, Monira Rahman and Former President and CEO of Ms. Foundation for Women, Anika Rahman
Panel Discussion: Chowdhury Center | March 10 | 5-7 p.m. | Stephens Hall, 10 (ISAS Conf. Room)

February 16, 2017

Equality & Justice

Bangladeshi Lawyer and Human Rights Activist, Sara Hossain delivers the Chowdhury Center Distinguished Lecture for 2017
Lecture: Chowdhury Center | February 16 | 5-7 p.m. | Hearst Field Annex, D37 (Blanche du Bois Room)

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September 15, 2016

Arsenic in Bangladesh

Ashok Gadgil | Addressing the largest mass poisoning in recorded history: Arsenic in drinking water in Bangladesh and vicinity
Lecture | September 15 | 5-7 p.m. | Stephens Hall, 10 (ISAS Conf. Room)

September 3, 2016

Bangladesh's Current Crisis: Globalisation Threatens Secular Ethos of the Country

people protesting holding a banner Bangladesh, unlike its neighbour India, has maintained a low profile for the outside world. However, contrary to its image, the political-economic significance of Bangladesh is actually huge. To start with, the country happens to be the eighth most populous nation-state in the world with a vast majority of Muslim population.