Bangladesh: Information on the Progressive Democratic Force party (Progotishil Gonotantrik Shakti), also known as Progosh
| Publisher | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada |
| Author | Research Directorate, Immigration and Refugee Board, Canada |
| Publication Date | 1 November 1994 |
| Citation / Document Symbol | BGD18575.E |
| Cite as | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, Bangladesh: Information on the Progressive Democratic Force party (Progotishil Gonotantrik Shakti), also known as Progosh, 1 November 1994, BGD18575.E, available at: https://www.refworld.org/docid/3ae6aae78c.html [accessed 17 September 2023] |
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Information on the above-mentioned party is scarce. According to Political Parties of Asia and the Pacific, the Progressive Democratic Force (Progosh) is led by retired Lieutenant-Colonel Shariar, one of the "majors" involved in the military overthrow of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in August 1975 (1992, 42).
This response was prepared after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the DIRB within time constraints. This response is not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular claim to refugee status or asylum. Please find attached the list of additional sources consulted in researching this information request.
Reference
Political Parties of Asia and the Pacific: A Reference Guide. 1992. Edited by D.S. Lewis and D.J. Sagar. Harlow, Essex: Longman Group UK Ltd.
Attachment
Political Parties of Asia and the Pacific: A Reference Guide. 1992. Edited by D.S. Lewis and D.J. Sagar. Harlow, Essex: Longman Group UK Ltd., p. 42.
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