Aashish Kiphayet
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Politics, Corruption, Religion, Extrajudicial killing, Bangladesh, South Asia.
Aashish Kiphayet is a Bangladeshi documentary photographer and Audio-Visual Storyteller based in Washington D.C., and New York.
Articles by Aashish Kiphayet
Two Years After the July Uprising, Bangladesh's Press Freedom Remains Under Question
It’s been two years since the mass uprising that took place in Bangladesh in 2024. During the tenure of the Sheikh Hasina government, the state's control over the media, along with the harassment of journalists, the filing of lawsuits, arrest under controversial digital security laws, and imprisonment, was usual. Consequently, one of the key demands of the uprising included independent media, objective journalism, and freedom of expression.
‘Sportswashing’ comes to America through the FIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup has always been more than football. It is a celebration of identity, belonging, and collective joy that can stop entire countries in their tracks. And for the next few weeks, the world will share a common language: the FIFA language. But while FIFA promotes the tournament as a celebration of global unity, the World Cup also threatens to become a powerful instrument of political image-making.
National Jubilee of Prayer in Washington
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Protest Outside The White House Correspondents' Dinner
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"No Kings" rally in Washington
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The Telegraph: "Mojtaba scampato al raid mortale per pochi secondi"
AGI - La nuova Guida suprema dell'Iran Mojtaba Khamenei sarebbe sopravvissuta ai bombardamenti condotti da Stati Uniti e Israele contro il complesso della guida suprema a Teheran perché si trovava fuori dall'edificio pochissimi minuti prima dell'impatto dei missili. È quanto emerge da un audio trapelato citato dal quotidiano britannico The Telegraph, che ricostruisce per la prima volta nei dettagli l'attacco del 28 febbraio.
Anti-Israel protest in USA
Pie de Foto: 14 March 2026, US, Washington Dc: A woman holds a framed portrait of Ali Khamenei while protesters gather outside the White House to react to the U.S.-Israel's war on Iran on March 14, 2026, in Washington, DC. U.S.A. The conflict started on February 28, 2026, when the U.S. and Israel launched major airstrikes on Iran targeting military, nuclear, and leadership sites.
King Of The World statue shows Trump with Epstein in Washington
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March 4 Democracy in Washington, DC
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Bangladesh: Where Blasphemy Is A Trigger To Weaponize Religion
In Bhaluka of Mymensingh district, a Hindu garment worker was brutally beaten by a mob and burned to death on allegations of making derogatory remarks about religion. However, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) later stated that it found no direct evidence of “religious defamation” in the incident. Allegations of “hurting religious sentiments” or “blasphemy” are not new in Bangladesh; rather, they have long been widely practiced and discussed across various forums.
Attaque du Capitole aux Etats-Unis : cinq ans après les émeutes, l'administration Trump lance un site pour réécrire l'histoire
"Le 6 janvier, une date qui restera dans l'infamie." C'est sur ce slogan que s'ouvre le site internet mis en ligne par la Maison Blanche mardi 6 janvier, afin de présenter la vision de Donald Trump et de son camp sur l'attaque du Capitole à Washington survenue cinq ans plus tôt. Ces émeutes et l'intrusion de militants trumpistes dans ce lieu qui abrite le Congrès américain avaient fait quatre morts chez les assaillants ainsi qu'une victime au sein de la police.
5th Anniversary of The January 6th Capitol Insurrection
Código: 7201202 Fecha: 06/01/2026 Dimensiones: 2500 x 1667 (2,54 MB.) Lugar: Washington Dc - US Fotos del Tema: 1 Pie de Foto: 06 January 2026, US, Washington Dc: Security forces deploy extensive security measures around the U.S. Capitol as demonstrations take place, on the fifth anniversary of the January 6. Five years ago, a violent mob took over the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
The Uncertain And Questionable Road to Democracy in Bangladesh
There is no alternative to elections for sustaining democracy in any country. In Bangladesh’s history, fair electoral systems have repeatedly been disrupted. To date, the country has held 12 parliamentary elections. Except for those held in 1991, 1996, 2001 and 2008, all others have been widely regarded as questionable.
chiusi musei e parchi nazionali, traffico aereo a singhiozzo
● Gli effetti dello 'shutdown' negli Usa: chiusi musei e parchi nazionali, traffico aereo a singhiozzo Repubblicani e democratici continuano a non trovare un accordo sul nuovo bilancio, bloccando di fatto interi settori e servizi AGI - Stipendi dei dipendenti pubblici congelati, musei e parchi nazionali chiusi, disagi nel traffico aereo: gli Stati Uniti stanno avvertendo sempre più gli effetti dello shutdown federale, che entra oggi nella sua terza settimana senza che si intravedano soluzioni.
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Doordash si comprerà Deliveroo per oltre 4,5 miliardi di euro
AGI - DoorDash acquisterà Deliveroo, società britannica di consegna pasti a domicilio, per 2,9 miliardi di sterline (circa 4,57 miliardi di euro). Lo hanno annunciato le due aziende, nell'ambito dei piani di espansione della piattaforma online statunitense nei mercati internazionali. DoorDash, che il mese scorso aveva proposto di acquistare tutte le azioni di Deliveroo, ha dichiarato che i termini finanziari dell'accordo sono definitivi e non saranno aumentati.
"Giù le mani" gli americani scendono in piazza contro le politiche di Trump
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"Giù le mani" gli americani scendono in piazza contro le politiche di Trump MoveOn, una delle organizzazioni promotrici, ha riferito che sono previste più di mille eventi in tutto il Paese AGI - Gli Stati Uniti si preparano alla più imponente ondata di proteste dall'arrivo di Donald Trump alla Casa Bianca. Sotto lo slogan 'Hands Off!' (Giù le mani) oggi scenderanno in piazza gli americani colpiti dai cambiamenti politici, economici, sociali e legali.
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Georgia Supreme Court restores near-ban on abortions while state appeals
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Bangladesh’s National Election in 2023: The Path of Light Remains Closed
A US-sponsored regime change is hardly new, and it does not take a student of history to cite examples of such transgressions. Guatemala, Congo, China, Libya, Palestinian Territories, Dominican Republic, Afghanistan, Cuba, Iraq, Iran, Panama, Bolivia, and Poland are just a few countries where the US has interfered in the past. The Washington Post asserts that the “US tried to change other countries’ governments 72 times during the Cold War”.
Democracy in Structure and Autocracy in Spirit By Mohammad Kepayet Ullah
The political landscape of Bangladesh, quite alarmingly, has come under domination and authority of a single party which, evidently, is hell-bent to stay in power, or so it seems. The Awami League leader Sheikh Hasina’s government has ruled the country for almost two terms in continuation and the opposition has become virtually non-existent.
Extrajudicial killings needs to stop in Bangladesh; authorities must ensure accountability
The police in Bangladesh have taken the role of judge, jury, and executioner, writes Mohammad Kepayet for South Asia Monitor Two US senators Bob Menendez and Todd Young wrote a bipartisan letter calling on US President Donald Trump administration to impose sanctions on senior commanders of Bangladesh’s Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), which has reportedly killed more than 400 people extrajudicially since 2015. RAB also said to have alleged involvement with enforced disappearances and torture.
In Bangladesh, religion becomes a weapon when cultural norms fail
Bangladesh has witnessed many instances of mass lynchings, which is a major cause for concern as it looks that respect for rule of law has vanished, writes Mohammad Kepayet for South Asia Monitor The Muslim world, including Bangladesh, has condemned French President Emmanuel Macron’s remarks over Islam. They have called for the boycott of French products and denounced the French President for his support over Prophet Muhammad cartoons.
Rohingyas pose a grave security threat to Bangladesh: Relocation and repatriation an urgent necessity
The recent deadly clashes between the two Rohingya groups at the camp in Cox's Bazar has posed a major security threat to Bangladesh, writes Mohammad Kepayet for South Asia Monitor Violence has been escalating in the Rohingya camps at Ukhiya and Teknaf in Cox's Bazar, considered the world’s largest refugee settlement.
Double whammy puts Bangladesh media in deep crisis
The media and newspaper industry in Bangladesh face two major challenges: First, economical challenges, and second, the repression by the government that has stifled the freedom of expression and has made various attempts to silence critical coverage, writes Mohammad Kepayet for South Asia Monitor The mass media in Bangladesh is going through the worst time in history.
Bangladesh’s fight against COVID-19: Corruption the main obstacle
by Mohammad Kepayet Ullah 25 July 2020 Corruption in the health department is like a fairy tale. Fourth class employees own hundreds of thousands of money — this story is found in the book of fairy tales. Abjal of the Department of Health has made that myth a reality. However, those involved in the health sector say that Abjal is not one in the health department, there are several of Abjals scattered everywhere, Abjals rule the Department of Health.
Ershad's first death anniversary: Despotism still survives in Bangladesh
Ershad may have gone, but his shadow can still be seen in the political theatre of Bangladesh, writes Mohammad Kepayet for South Asia Monitor Humayun Azad, a prominent Bangladeshi writer, once described Bangladesh's democracy in his book ‘Rajnitibidgon’. He wrote that a commander will occupy a country in the morning and then he will call on a judge and become the president by evening.
Rulers are using pandemic to amass more power; Bangladesh is an example
Rulers are using pandemic to amass more power; Bangladesh is an example If you think rulers are now using the pandemic to grab more power then you won’t be wholly wrong. Around the world, the pandemic is being used by the ruling elite as a chance to grab more and more power By Mohammad Kepayet Jul 20, 2020 Image If you think rulers are now using the pandemic to grab more power then you won’t be wholly wrong.
1.1 million Rohingya refugee is now out of thinking amid the pandemic
Many studies have confirmed that one of the reasons why democracy has not taken root so well in many countries, including Indonesia, is because people do not fully understand their role well. Democracy as a rule oriented to the majority of people. Often we find apathy from the public even about what is associated with them. That is, the democratic process is failing.
1.1 million Rohingya refugee is now out of thinking amid the pandemic
by Mohammad Kepayet 13 July 2020 Next August will be the third anniversary of the Rohingya genocide and the forcible exile. Bangladesh has given shelter to Rohingyas who fled Myanmar in 2017. Asia never saw that amount of refuge at the same time after the liberation war of Bangladesh. Rohingya repatriation has been discussed at various times. Some discussions are in process. But suddenly the coronavirus invades the repatriation debate. So the Rohingya repatriation process is coming to a halt.
Pandemic is the weapon to remain the ‘throne’ sustainable
Lately, tension has built along the China – India disputed borders. Since the Dokhlam crisis, both sides have gradually increased their number of troops in the areas near Pangong lake and Galwan valley region. The expansion of the battalions in these particular regions, for the obvious reasons, fuelled the fear of an extensive confrontation between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. Consequently, on May 5, 2020, scuffles broke out between the Chinese and Indian troops.
Job loss, hunger stalk South Asia in COVID-19 times
South Asia is home to over 1.8 billion people and houses half of the world’s impoverished communities, writes Mohammad Kepayet for South Asia Monitor Kashem, a 54-year-old street vendor, is a daily wage-earner, who lives in a congested slum in Bangladesh's capital city Dhaka. He lost his wife nine years ago. He has a 16-year old daughter, Kulsum, who is a low-paid readymade garment worker. Recently, she lost her job due to COVID-19.
COVID-19: 1.1 million refugees are extremely vulnerable in Bangladesh
Now the entire planet is rudderless and anxious of the threat of COVID-19 pandemic. This unknown enemy has already spread in every corner of the world, even in the world’s biggest Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh. Emergency teams are racing to contain a possible coronavirus outbreak in the largest refugee settlements. is home to nearly 1.1 million Rohingya refugee who fled violence in Myanmar. Some people have already tested positive for the virus in the area.
An Insight on the Unemployment Amidst the COVID-19 in South Asia
54-year old street-vendor, Kashem,is a daily basis wage-earner who lives in a congested slum in the city of Dhaka, Bangladesh. He lost his wife 9 years ago. He has a 16-yearold daughter, Kulsum, who is a low paid readymade garment worker. Recently, she lost her job due to the COVID-19. Kashemis also unable to re-open his street shop because of present countywide ‘lockdown’.
Bangladesh lowest in press freedom rankings in South Asia
Bangladesh ranked the worst position in any country in South Asia.
Afghanistan peace talks: Main reason for U-turning Donald Trump
Not very long ago (Sept 2, 2019), India launched a rocket to the far side of the moon. It carried a lunar lander that fell silent following the landing attempt four days later. Had it survived, India would have become the fourth country in the world to accomplish the feat. Still, the partial success was a matter of pride. There have been other signal achievements including a doubling of GDP in the past decade. Then, why are Indians unhappy?
The Burning Kashmir: Another Future Hindu Majority Region in India on the Masterplan
Kashmir northern most geographical region of the Indian subcontinent. Snow-capped mountains, mountain lakes, and fields of flowers–Kashmir is known far and wide as the “Heaven on Earth”. Kashmir was an independent country till 1947. But today, India and Pakistan occupy Kashmir in two parts. While Kashmir remains a bone of contention to both countries for decades, Pakistan and India, to the people of Kashmir both countries are illegal occupants of their land.
Refugee law in the context of Bangladesh
Authors: Kinza Shaheen and Areeja Syed The geostrategic location of Afghanistan made it a buffer state between the British Empire and Russia till 1919. In the following decades, it remained a proxy of big states like USSR and USA. It had to go through political turmoil and foreign invasions which weakened the elementary foundation of the government. The Soviet invasion of 1979 has set en route of civil war, extremism, lawlessness and poverty in Afghanistan.
Terrorism and Mass Media: A Reflection from the Sri Lanka Terror Attack
First, it was Zahedan where an IRGC convoy; returning home from their tour of duty, along the borders of Sistan-Baluch, are suddenly ambushed and nearly annihilated. As the sun begins to rise at dawn, on the next day, (the 14th of February), over Pulwama in Kashmir, a strikingly similar event occurs to a much larger CRPF convoy, this time returning to duty.
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