India–Afghanistan Relations: Strategy Behind the Mask of Friendship

Brigadier General (Retd.) HRM Rokan Uddin, psc South Asia’s geopolitics now face a new reality. After years of war and foreign intervention, Afghanistan stands at a delicate stage of national reconstruction. In this situation, India has extended its hand of diplomacy and development cooperation—appearing as a generous friend. Yet history, geography, and India’s strategic behavior … More India–Afghanistan Relations: Strategy Behind the Mask of Friendship

Trial of Army Officers Before the ICT: Law, Policy, and Institutional Crisis

Brig Gen (Retd) HRM Rokan Uddin In Bangladesh, the recent formation of charge sheets and summons issued by the International Crimes Tribunal against several army officers has sparked an intense legal, constitutional, and institutional debate. This is not merely a matter of one case, it raises profound questions about the balance between the country’s constitutional … More Trial of Army Officers Before the ICT: Law, Policy, and Institutional Crisis

From Democracy to Hindutva: India’s Dangerous Turn

Brig Gen HRM Rokan Uddin From the halls of power in New Delhi to the remote corners of the Indian countryside, the signs of fascism’s rise are increasingly visible. Confusion is no longer possible. India, once hailed as the world’s largest democracy and a pluralistic mosaic of cultures, faiths, and languages, is steadily veering toward … More From Democracy to Hindutva: India’s Dangerous Turn

Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan: Rethinking Relations Beyond Old Narratives

-HRM Rokan Uddin Since their independence in 1947, India and Pakistan have been locked in a bitter rivalry, marked by wars, border disputes, and deep mistrust. Bangladesh, born in 1971 out of that rivalry, has been caught in the shadow of this hostility for decades. India’s role in supporting the Bangladesh Liberation War is undeniable, … More Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan: Rethinking Relations Beyond Old Narratives

Bangladesh’s Democratic Crossroads: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Road Ahead

HRM Rokon Uddin The fall of Sheikh Hasina’s 16-year regime on 5 August 2024 marked one of the most dramatic political upheavals in Bangladesh’s history since independence. The ensuing appointment of Nobel Laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus as Chief Adviser of an interim administration created a fragile but hopeful opening. A year on, Bangladesh stands at … More Bangladesh’s Democratic Crossroads: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Road Ahead

Arakan Army’s Provocations: Resolution Lies in Firm Stance

HRM Rokan Uddin The Arakan region (today’s Rakhine State of Myanmar) has been deeply connected with Bengal for centuries. There were strong bonds of trade, culture, and migration between the coastal belts of Chittagong and Arakan. During the medieval period, the Sultans of Bengal maintained close ties with the Arakanese kingdom. Sufi saints, traders, and … More Arakan Army’s Provocations: Resolution Lies in Firm Stance

No More Compromise: Through justice, the honor of the Armed Forces will be reborn

By Brig Gen (retd) HRM Rokan Uddin, psc The history of every nation is shaped not only by its victories but also by its betrayals. Bangladesh is no different. Our beloved armed forces, born out of sacrifice, discipline, and patriotism, have been our shield in war and our pride in peace. Yet, there have been … More No More Compromise: Through justice, the honor of the Armed Forces will be reborn

The Rampant Corruption among Leaders: A National Moral Crisis

Corruption, a disease that gnaws at the very fabric of society, has unfortunately become a common affair among our nation’s leaders. The involvement of forces chiefs, various department heads, members of parliament, and ministers in corrupt activities is not only alarming but also indicative of a severe moral degradation within our nation. The frequent evasion … More The Rampant Corruption among Leaders: A National Moral Crisis

অভ্যন্তরীণ সংঘাত নাকি বহিরাগত খেলা? নুরুল হক নুর ঘটনার প্রেক্ষাপট

ব্রিঃ জেঃ(অব) এইচ আর এম রোকন উদ্দিন   সাম্প্রতিক সময়ে গনঅধিকার পরিষদের নেতা নুরুল হক নুরের ওপর হামলা বাংলাদেশের রাজনৈতিক অঙ্গনকে আবারও নাড়া দিয়েছে। একটি গণতান্ত্রিক রাষ্ট্রে এ ধরনের সহিংসতা কোনোভাবেই গ্রহণযোগ্য নয় এবং একে অবশ্যই নিন্দা করতে হবে। তবে একইসাথে ঘটনাটির পেছনে যে জটিল প্রেক্ষাপট রয়েছে, তা বোঝা জরুরি। বিজয়নগরে জাতীয় পার্টি ও গণঅধিকার … More অভ্যন্তরীণ সংঘাত নাকি বহিরাগত খেলা? নুরুল হক নুর ঘটনার প্রেক্ষাপট

গুজব ও সন্দেহ ছড়ানো: ইসলামে একটি মহাপাপ

ভূমিকা কুরআন ও সুন্নাহ স্পষ্টভাবে প্রমাণ করে যে ইসলাম হলো সত্য, ন্যায় এবং ভ্রাতৃত্বের ধর্ম। যে কোনো কাজ যা সত্যকে ক্ষুণ্ণ করে, মিথ্যা প্রচার করে বা মুসলমানদের মধ্যে আস্থা ধ্বংস করে, তা গুরুতর গুনাহ হিসেবে বিবেচিত। এর মধ্যে পরনিন্দা, গুজব ছড়ানো, অকারণ সন্দেহ করা এবং অপরকে উপহাস করা অন্তর্ভুক্ত—যা আপাতদৃষ্টিতে ছোট মনে হলেও আল্লাহর নিকট … More গুজব ও সন্দেহ ছড়ানো: ইসলামে একটি মহাপাপ