A deep dive into the mournful Eid-ul-Fitr of 1971 in war-torn Bangladesh. Based on the memoirs of Jahanara Imam and Sufia Kamal, this article explores the silence of occupied cities, the prayers in the trenches of freedom fighters, and a heartfelt tribute to the heroes of the soil.
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A Bangladeshi tourist entered India in 2008 to visit the Taj Mahal. Nearly two decades later, Badal Faraji remains one of South Asia’s most disturbing examples of alleged wrongful imprisonment, mistaken identity, and cross-border legal failure. “Badal vs Badal” explores how a man accused of being someone else lost eighteen years inside prison systems across India and Bangladesh. Combining legal analysis, prison reform perspectives, international human rights standards, and firsthand observations from Kashimpur Prison, this analytical longform examines the human cost of bureaucratic delay, foreign detainee vulnerability, and institutional failure within South Asian justice systems.
The political landscape of West Bengal has undergone a historic transformation. The rise of the BJP and the fall of the TMC signify more than just an electoral shift; they mark a fundamental change in the political psychology of Eastern India. As a new narrative of identity takes root, questions arise about the future of the pluralistic Bengali identity and the potential ripple effects on border security, migration rhetoric, and diplomatic ties with Bangladesh. Is this the end of an era or the beginning of a complex new regional reality?
কোনো ব্যক্তি বা বহু ব্যক্তি অন্যায় করলেও, সেই অন্যায়ের নৈতিক দায় স্বয়ংক্রিয়ভাবে তাদের ধর্ম, দল, gender, বা collective identity-র ওপর গিয়ে পড়ে না—বিশেষত যখন সেই পরিচয়ের মূল নীতি নিজেই অন্যায়কে নিরুৎসাহিত করে।
To understand Bangladesh’s present political moment, it is not enough to look only at the transfer of power; one must also ask on whose shoulders the real burden of governing the state has fallen. This article examines whether Tarique Rahman is merely in power, or whether he has become the repair manager of a wounded state—pulled from every side by economic pressure, mob culture, ideological opposition, and the unfinished afterlife of the old order
A personal reflection on how morality, conscience, courage, and lived experience shaped my decision to choose journalism—not merely as a career, but as a public duty and an ethical calling.
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An article on how media framing shapes public understanding, why unofficial house policy and ownership interests matter in Bangladesh, and why citizens must learn to question not only facts, but also the frame around those facts.
A detailed analysis of how the IMF, World Bank, ADB, and WTO have shaped Bangladesh’s economy, examining IMF conditions from past to present, the country’s current challenges, and the reforms needed for a more stable and people-centered future.