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Bangladesh’s Political Struggle: A Nation in Flux

One of the most notable developments in recent weeks in Bangladesh has been the transformation of the country’s student-led protest movement into an organised political force. On 28 February 2025, the leaders of last year’s mass demonstrations formally launched the National Citizens Party (NCP). The party is led by 26-year-old Nahid Islam, who resigned from his post as acting head of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in the interim government to take on the role. At a rally near the national parliament, NCP leaders laid out a platform centred on unity, transparency, good governance and an independent foreign policy rooted in a vision for a “second republic”. Lima Akter, whose brother was killed during the July 2024 uprising, introduced Islam as the party’s convenor. Her promi...

Ziaur Rahman: From Soldier to Statesman

Farrukh Khosru:

Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman (1936-1981) stands as one of the most significant and influential figures in Bangladesh's history. He served as the country's President and Chief of Army Staff, playing a crucial role in the War of Independence.

His most significant contribution came during the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971. Following the military crackdown on 25 March 1971 and the arrest of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the nation was left without clear leadership.

At this critical juncture, Major Zia led the Eighth East Bengal Regiment in revolting against the Pakistan Army. On the night between 26 and 27 March 19...

Minorities caught within political upheaval

Shafi Md Mostofa

In Brief

Following Bangladesh's July 2024 revolution and the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government, minority communities faced complex challenges amidst political chaos. While Indian media portrayed systematic persecution, evidence suggests most incidents were politically motivated rather than religiously targeted.

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Rethinking water security in a water-insecure world

The words came from a teenage girl standing amid the devastation of the Odisha Super Cyclone in Eastern India in 1999. At the time, I was a member of the Indian Administrative Service, coordinating relief efforts 48 hours after the storm. Her question cut through the chaos and would shape my life’s work. Relief was necessary, but the real solution lies in building strong, adaptive water systems.

The Growing Water Crisis

The devastation in Odisha wasn’t just about wind speeds and storm surges—it was about what followed.
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Diplomatic pressures and Bangladesh’s military

Mujtoba Ahmed Murshed:

[caption id="attachment_26492" align="alignleft" width="175"] Mujtoba Ahmed Murshed[/caption] In the aftermath of Bangladesh’s political transition on August 5, last year, international discussions surrounding the country’s governance and military stance have intensified. A recent statement by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Tu...
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