Foreign Interference and the Rise of Extremism in Bangladesh
In this strong analysis, Arifuzzaman Tuhin argues that the West must do more to help Bangladesh properly address the rise of extremism within its borders.
Why Bangladeshis are Leaving the Country by Boats? Locating the Global Roots of a Local Problem
Mubashar Hasan presents initial findings from research that explores the global drivers of Bangladesh’s ‘boat people’.
An Indian Cricket Fan and Controversy
What the ‘Sudir Incident’ shows us, according to Arafat Kabir, is that a healthy dose of professionalism can shield cricket from unnecessary squabbles.
Why is the Bengali Nation Called Emotional?
In this insightful piece, Mohammad Abu Bakar Siddique asserts that emotion should take pride of place as an aspect of Bengali identity.
The Genealogy of the Secular Discourse of Bangladesh – A Second Reading to Bangladesh History
Mubashar Hasan locates the origin of the secular discourse in the “Islamic” Bangladesh.
@SouthAsia71: Live-tweeting Bangladesh’s road to independence
In December 2014, Dave Riley began the Twitter-based public history project, @SouthAsia71. From this handle, Dave live-tweets the Bengali struggle for independence as if it were happening today. This article describes the rationale behind the project, an overview of the ground covered to-date and provides an indication as to where the project is headed.
Alochonaa (Dialogue) 