Bangladesh, March 13 -- Global attention has been focused entirely on events in Iran and Lebanon these last two weeks. Media coverage has been at saturation levels and understandably so given the military, political and economic consequences that will directly or indirectly impact the lives of millions who are uninvolved. But what about other conflicts creating equal suffering to civilians but not attracting any media attention and certainly no street protests nor statements from political leaders, influencers and the social media mob usually so quick to spew their vomit.

As at the time of writing, 10.30 am Friday March 13, a simple search verifies that Pakistan is bombing Afghanistan killing scores of civilians mainly women and children...