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Bangladesh: Black Badge for Free Elections

Categories: South Asia, Bangladesh, Citizen Media, Elections, History, Protest

Protest finds different ways of expression. Take Back Bangladesh [1] on the black ribbon, and why your blog should wear one to support free and fair elections in the country. “Back in 1969-71, wearing a small rectangular BLACK BADGE on the arm or chest became a powerful symbol of protest against the vile political machinations of the Pakistan Government. Virtually everybody wore it.”