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Reclaiming Our Forefathers’ Legacy: The Path to Peace Between India and Pakistan

by Irshad Ahmad Mughal Few nations share a history as intertwined—or as tragically divided—as India and Pakistan. Yet in our current era of jingoism and hyper-nationalism, we’ve forgotten the wisdom of the very leaders who shaped our independence: Mahatma Gandhi,…

Pope Francis Opened Space for the Nonviolent Shift

By Ken Butigan It is said that when St Francis of Assisi died, the grief his followers felt was gradually transformed into profound gratitude and joy as they gathered to process with his body from the Porziuncola to the church…

Labour Law Implementation Must be Given Top priority to Achieve GSP Benefits

by Abu Sufian Recently, Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed has stated that the country is pursuing diplomatic efforts to revive GSP facilities in order to minimize its trade imbalance with the US. Earlier, Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin stated that…

Urgent emphasis on non-violent approach in news reporting

An international workshop titled ‘Reporting on Non-Violence Approach’, jointly organized by the international press agency Pressenza and Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU), was held on April 18. This reporting workshop was conducted virtually from Chile, Argentina, Italy, and the United Kingdom.…

DRU Condemns Israeli Atrocities in Gaza and Rafah, Calls for Global Action

Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) has strongly condemned the ongoing Israeli aggression in Gaza and Rafah, describing the attacks as brutal and inhumane. In a statement issued today, the DRU Executive Committee called on the international community, including the Organization of…

Strategic Steps Needed for the Rohingya Repatriation Now

A positive news update has been revealed regarding the repatriation of Rohingya. In the first phase, the authorities of the country have identified 180,000 Rohingyas from the list of 800,000 Rohingyas who have taken refuge in Bangladesh to be returned to Myanmar. At…

Young people in Bangladesh bring peaceful change

By Shamsul Basunia During the days in mid June of 2024, College and University students in Bangladesh began to awaken having their rightful position instead of existing discrimination in learning, earning even speaking freely. Political hegemony inflamed this discrimination many…

The World Humanist Forum announces and invites you to its next Open Assembly

The next open Assembly of the World Humanist Forum will be held virtually on Saturday, April 5. Deliberations will begin at 10:00 a.m. in Argentina/Chile/Brazil, with the start time corresponding to 7:00 a.m. in Mexico/Central America and 9:00 a.m. in…

A Beacon of Harmony: South India’s Inaugural Peace Pagoda Draws Global Celebration

by Mitsutake Ikeda In a historic moment for South India, the region’s first Peace Pagoda was officially inaugurated on February 21, 2025, on a serene site near Sankarankovil. The ceremony marked the culmination of a remarkable Peace March that began…

Appeal of the Congolese students to build together peace

I am Giovanni Piumatti, a missionary priest fidei donum. I lived 50 years in North Kivu. Currently, I am in Pinerolo; for short periods I return to Butembo, Beni, Kimbulu, Lukanda. And Goma. I continue to maintain contact with the…

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