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...
Why Did Shibir Win in the DUCSU Election?
Sabina Ahmed
Following the July 2024 uprising, yesterday’s DUCSU election was the first organized election in Bangladesh, with 70–75% of Dhaka University students participating voluntarily....
Bangladesh may consider banning ISKCON or limit its activities
By Kamal Sikder
Since the ousting of Sheikh Hasina, India has exhibited aggressive behaviour, seemingly intent on destabilizing Bangladesh through a series of orchestrated incidents....
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...
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...
Bangladesh Risk Assessment Durga Puja 2024 and beyond
-- By Major Delwar Hossain (Retd.)
A mass people and students revolution toppled the India-installed murderous Sheikh Hasina after nearly 16 years in power. But...
“I Have Nobody”: Aging, Loneliness, and Shifting Family Values in Bangladeshi Community
By Kamal Sikder
“I have nobody,” Susan told me quietly one afternoon in 2004, her eyes fixed on the window of the small Age Concern...
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...
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...
Opinion: How Long Will Cartoons Cultivating Hatred Against Islam Continue?
By: Dr Mokarram Hossain
Many from the new generation in Bangladesh might not know the cartoonist Shishir Bhattacharjee. Recently, BNP (acting) Chairperson Tarique Rahman reminded...
