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The Citizenship Status of the Urdu-Speakers/Biharis in Bangladesh

Paulsen, E. (2006). The citizenship status of the Urdu-speakers/ Biharis in Bangladesh. Refugee Survey Quarterly. 25(3). 54-69. Introduction It is commonly estimated that there are some 240,000 to 500,000 Urdu-speakers – popularly known as “stranded Pakistanis” or “Biharis” – who are normally considered as existing in a situation of statelessness in Bangladesh. Bangladesh is neither a party to … Continue reading The Citizenship Status of the Urdu-Speakers/Biharis in Bangladesh