Factors Affecting Jamaat in Bangladesh: A Socio-Political Overview
By Kamal Sikder
Bangladesh is a Muslim-majority country, significantly influenced by the unique nature of Sufi Islam. This is because Islam spread in the Bengal...
The Role of Pakistan’s Shaheen-III Missile in the Iran-Israel Tensions: Reality or Speculation?
By Kamal Sikder
In recent weeks, Israeli media has been abuzz with reports suggesting that if tensions between Iran and Israel escalate into a full-blown...
Embodying Grief and Resistance: Shiite Rituals and the Power of Symbolism
By Kamal Sikder
Growing up in the old quarters of Dhaka meant living among relics from the era of Mughal governor Shaista Khan. The architectural...
The Iran-Israel Conflict: Western Complicity and the Specter of a Redrawn Map?
By Kamal Sikder
The recent Israeli strike on Iran wasn't merely a retaliatory flick in an isolated conflict. It feels different, heavier, laden with a...
Trump’s Iran Gamble: A Strategic Misfire with Global Consequences
By Kamal Sikder
Donald Trump’s enthusiasm for bombing Iranian nuclear facilities—an effort seemingly designed to assist Benjamin Netanyahu’s controversial war strategy—may already be unraveling. What...
Sajeeb Wazed Joy: A Conspirator Against Bangladesh?
In recent months, troubling allegations have surfaced surrounding Sajeeb Wazed Joy, the son of Bangladesh’s former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, and his clandestine activities...
The hypocrisy and double standard of Sanatan Manch and the Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity...
By Kamal Sikder
The recent protests in defense of Chinmoy Krishna Das, a former ISKCON leader accused of child abuse, have sparked debates over the...
BNP’s Shifting Political Stance in Bangladesh
By Kamal Sikder
In Bangladesh's context of political dynamics, many citizens, who may not engage in complex analytical thought processes, often arrive at straightforward conclusions...
Forgotten Voices: The Untold Stories of Bihari Muslims in Post-Liberation Bangladesh
By Kamal Sikder
Growing up on the outskirts of Dhaka—once an open stretch of marshland and now absorbed into the ever-expanding sprawl of the capital—I...
Is the proportional representation system good for Bangladesh?
By Kamal Sikder
Since the new interim government took office, various political parties, including Jamaat-e-Islami and numerous intellectuals, have voiced support for transitioning from Bangladesh’s...
