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Anti-Muslim Hate Crimes Spike in India After Pahalgam Attack
A wave of hate crimes and expulsions targeting Muslims swept across India in May 2025, following the Pahalgam attack, raising alarm over deepening…
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Mohammed Raihan
Bangladesh Breaks 20-Year Trend: Spice Prices Drop Before Eid-ul-Adha
For the first time in two decades, spice prices have dropped ahead of Eid-ul-Adha in Bangladesh. Traders cite easier imports, dismantled syndicates, and…
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Political Oligopoly: How Power, Not Principle, Drives Bangladesh’s Political Loyalty
In Bangladesh’s oligopolistic political system, activists leave smaller parties not due to ideology but for access to power, resources, and visibility…
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Dr. Sibbir Ahmad
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ওষুধ, মিডিয়া ও বাজার বাংলাদেশের স্বাস্থ্যব্যবস্থায় এক অদৃশ্য জোট‎
বাংলাদেশে ওষুধ কোম্পানি, মিডিয়া ও বাজারের ত্রিমুখী সম্পর্ক জনস্বাস্থ্যকে গভীরভাবে প্রভাবিত করছে—যেখানে তথ্য নয়, প্রাধান্য পাচ্ছে কর্পোরেট স্বার্থ…
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Mohammad Aminul Islam
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আইপিএলের ‘দামি খেলোয়াড়’ মিডিয়ার ‘আইপিএলীয়’ ন্যারেটিভ
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Development or Deception? The Myth of Progress Under the Fallen Hasina Regime
 • Mohammad Ala-Uddin, Ph.D.
New Political Initiative in Bangladesh: For Whom?
 • Jamal Uddin, Ph.D.
Sheikh Hasina’s 15-Year Dictatorship: The Politics of Racialization in Bangladesh
 • Didarul Islam Manik, Ph.D

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Can Bangladesh Ban Awami League? Lessons from Around the World
Liberal, Institutional, and Militant Models Explained Through the Awami League Case
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New Political Party Debuts: Senior Joint Convener Samanta Sharmin Highlights Need for Another Party in Bangladesh
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New Political Party Debuts: NCP Leader Akhtar Hossain Calls for a New Constitution for Bangladesh's Future
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New Political Party Debuts: Dr. Tasnim Jara Stresses Politics Should Serve the People, Not Individuals or Families
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New Political Party Debuts: NCP Convener Pledges Politics for Bangladesh, Not India or Pakistan
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Should We Feel Safe When Alleged Criminals Hold Public Offices in Bangladesh?
Many alleged perpetrators of political violence during the Hasina regime now hold public office—raising serious questions about security…
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Zm Talha
Behind NCP’s Rhetoric of Post-ideology: A Closer Scrutiny of Its Political Vision
NCP’s claim of post-ideology seems elusive. The nature of its connection with the liberal, secular ideology and the populist pressures from the…
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Jahidul Islam
On the Discourse of Political Settlement in Bangladesh
What does political settlement really mean, and why does it matter? This article simplifies the concept and explores its relevance in the shifting…
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Muhammad Ashiqur Rab
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Bangladesh’s Bureaucracy: A Persistent Legacy of Colonial Rule
Public accountability remains a major issue due to the absence of an Ombudsman, while outdated rules persist due to bureaucratic inertia and a lack of…
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Arifur Rahman Bhuiyan
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Sheikh Hasina’s 15-Year Dictatorship: The Politics of Racialization in Bangladesh
The Sheikh Hasina-led government crafted mythical narratives to suppress opposition and tighten control, using both consent and coercion to establish…
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Didarul Islam Manik, Ph.D

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The Politics of Minority Persecution From Murshidabad to Manikganj
A Timeline of Escalating Tensions and Cross-Border Accusations in April 2025
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Mohammed Raihan
গুজব ও অপতথ্যের ছড়াছড়ি, সমাধান কি মিডিয়া লিটারেসি?
সত্য-মিথ্যা মিশিয়ে গুজব ছড়ায় অনেকে, না বুঝে তা শেয়ার করেন অন্যরা। এতে বাস্তব অনেক সমস্যা আড়ালে পড়ে, সম্পর্ক নষ্ট হয়, গণতান্ত্রিক চর্চা ক্ষতিগ্রস্ত হয়।…
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Kazi Mehedi Hasan
আইপিএলের ‘দামি খেলোয়াড়’ মিডিয়ার ‘আইপিএলীয়’ ন্যারেটিভ
আইপিএল শুধু ক্রিকেট টুর্নামেন্ট নয়, বরং মিডিয়া-নির্ভর এক বর্ণিল ন্যারেটিভ, যেখানে ‘দামি খেলোয়াড়’ তকমা এক কৌশলগত আকর্ষণ।
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জান্নাতুল রুহী
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Eight Things Policymakers Must Know About Misinformation in Bangladesh
Misinformation isn't just about fake news—it’s a tool of suppression, a global challenge that fact-checking alone can't solve. Minhaj Aman dissects…
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M Aman
The Decline of Press Freedom in Bangladesh: A Dark Chapter Under Sheikh Hasina
During the Awami League regime, press freedom in Bangladesh became merely a hollow term, as most media outlets were turned into propaganda tools…
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Md. Sumon Ali

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Bangladesh Breaks 20-Year Trend: Spice Prices Drop Before Eid-ul-Adha
For the first time in two decades, spice prices have dropped ahead of Eid-ul-Adha in Bangladesh. Traders cite easier imports, dismantled syndicates, and…
 • 
The Insighta
Political Oligopoly: How Power, Not Principle, Drives Bangladesh’s Political Loyalty
In Bangladesh’s oligopolistic political system, activists leave smaller parties not due to ideology but for access to power, resources, and visibility…
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Dr. Sibbir Ahmad
Unprecedented but Real: Commodity Prices Drop During Ramadan 2025 in Bangladesh
The interim government's crackdown on syndicates and strategic measures shattered the long-standing myth of Ramadan price hikes, ensuring stable or…
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Mohammed Raihan
Development or Deception? The Myth of Progress Under the Fallen Hasina Regime
For over a decade, Hasina’s regime boasted grand infrastructure projects while curbing freedoms, crushing dissent, and sinking Bangladesh into debt. But…
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Mohammad Ala-Uddin, Ph.D.

South Asia

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Anti-Muslim Hate Crimes Spike in India After Pahalgam Attack
A wave of hate crimes and expulsions targeting Muslims swept across India in May 2025, following the Pahalgam attack, raising alarm over deepening…
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Mohammed Raihan
“আমরাই সাগরের অভিভাবক” ড. ইউনূস ভারতের খেলাটা কীভাবে ঘুরিয়ে দিলেন
সাগরের আসল অভিভাবক বাংলাদেশ- ড. ইউনূসের এমন ঘোষণা ভারতের বহুদিনের স্বপ্নে জল ঢেলে দিল। কিছুটা উল্টে দিল বঙ্গবন্ধু টানেল ও মাতারবাড়ি বন্দর দিয়ে সাত…
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Interests behind India’s Hegemonic Agenda in Bangladesh
History shows that India consistently sides with authoritarian rulers in the South Asian region. But how much does India actually gain from this “big…
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Md Farid Talukder, PhD
India-Bangladesh Ties at a Crossroads: The Future of Transboundary Water Diplomacy Beyond 2026
With the Ganges Water Treaty set to expire in 2026, India and Bangladesh stand at crossroads. This timely analysis, explores how the two neighbors can…
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Dr. Mehebub Sahana
Bangladesh’s Foreign Policy in a New Era: Priorities and Challenges
Trump’s re-election and evolving ties with neighbors require Bangladesh to rethink its foreign policy, prioritizing economic growth and domestic…
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Umme Salma Tarin
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