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If Europe and the UK could sanction Putin over Ukraine, it can do the same for Bangladesh


Published on 2025-02-14 02:40:39 - MSN
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  • It is easy to call for human rights from EU offices in Brussels and Luxembourg, our old, established democracies. In Bangladesh, Yunus is trying to build a new one. We must help him, Muddassar Ahmed writes.

The article discusses the international community's response to political situations in different countries, drawing a parallel between the sanctions imposed on Russia due to its actions in Ukraine and the potential for similar actions against Bangladesh. It highlights the European Union and the UK's decision to sanction Russian President Vladimir Putin and other officials over the invasion of Ukraine, suggesting that such measures could be applied to Bangladesh due to its government's alleged human rights abuses and democratic backsliding. The piece argues that if the West can sanction Putin for his actions, there should be no hesitation in addressing similar issues in Bangladesh, where the government has been accused of suppressing opposition, limiting freedom of speech, and engaging in extrajudicial killings. The author calls for a consistent application of international norms and pressures to uphold democracy and human rights globally.

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