Author: Rokan Uddin

The Rise of Yellow Journalism and the Erosion of Ethical Media: A Call for Stricter State Regulation

August 23, 2025

Introduction In the contemporary world, freedom of speech is a cherished right, enshrined in constitutions and protected by international human rights law. However, this fundamental freedom is being exploited, leading to the corruption of media and journalism, particularly in third world countries. Yellow journalism, characterized by sensationalism, misinformation, and unethical practices, has become a prevalent … More The Rise of Yellow Journalism and the Erosion of Ethical Media: A Call for Stricter State Regulation

Revisiting India’s Foreign Policy: A Strategic Imperative for Improved Relations with Bangladesh

August 11, 2025

India and Bangladesh share more than just a 4,096-kilometer-long border; they share historical ties, cultural affinities, and a legacy of cooperation that dates back to the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971. However, despite these deep connections, the relationship between the two countries has experienced fluctuations, particularly in recent years. With regional dynamics rapidly changing and … More Revisiting India’s Foreign Policy: A Strategic Imperative for Improved Relations with Bangladesh

Navigating a Path of Sovereignty: Bangladesh’s Response to India’s Hostile Interference

August 10, 2025

In the annals of South Asian geopolitics, the relationship between Bangladesh and India has often been marked by a complex interplay of cooperation and tension. While geographic proximity and shared history have bound the two nations together, recent developments have cast a shadow over this bond. The fall of the autocratic regime of Sheikh Hasina … More Navigating a Path of Sovereignty: Bangladesh’s Response to India’s Hostile Interference

Strategic Realignment: A New Bloc Rises

August 9, 2025

Brig Gen (Retd) HRM Rokan Uddin, psc, PhD In a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape, a quiet but consequential development is unfolding across Asia—one that could redraw the region’s strategic architecture. Recent reports indicate that Bangladesh, Pakistan, Turkey, and China are exploring the formation of a multi-nation military cooperation pact, aimed at enhancing joint defense capabilities, … More Strategic Realignment: A New Bloc Rises

Planned Genocide and Famine in Besieged Gaza

August 7, 2025

– Brigadier General (Retd.) HRM Rokan Uddin, psc, PhD. Today’s Gaza has descended into a deep, dark abyss—where survival becomes harder with each passing day. This 22-month-long aggression is not merely a war; it is the manifestation of a systematic and calculated genocide carried out in phases. Alongside bombs, bullets, and missiles, hunger, starvation, lack … More Planned Genocide and Famine in Besieged Gaza

India-Bangladesh: The Strained Relationship beneath a Complex History

August 7, 2025

In December 1971, India’s intervention in the Bangladesh Liberation War marked a critical moment in South Asia’s history. With the support of Indian forces, Bangladesh achieved independence after nine grueling months of war against Pakistan, bringing an end to a brutal campaign of genocide and displacement. India’s role in the independence of Bangladesh was pivotal, … More India-Bangladesh: The Strained Relationship beneath a Complex History

A Nation in Crisis: Time for Decisive Action to Restore Law and Order

August 5, 2025

-Brig Gen (Retd) HRM Rokan Uddin, psc. phD Over the past sixteen years, Bangladesh witnessed countless incidents of unspeakable brutality under a tyrannical regime that ruled through fear, partisan violence, and systemic impunity. Among those tragedies, one incident still burns in the memory of the nation: the brutal killing of Biswajeet Das, a humble tailor, … More A Nation in Crisis: Time for Decisive Action to Restore Law and Order

স্বাধীনতার শত্রুদের জন্য হুঁশিয়ারি

August 4, 2025

ব্রি; জেঃ এইচ আর এম রোকন উদ্দিন, পি এস সি, পি এইচ ডি।   বাংলাদেশ—এই নামটি কেবল একটি ভৌগোলিক সীমানার নাম নয়, এটি একটি আত্মত্যাগ, একটি রক্তস্নাত ইতিহাস, একটি গৌরবময় পরিচয়ের প্রতীক। ১৯৭১ সালে লাখো শহীদের প্রাণের বিনিময়ে অর্জিত স্বাধীনতা আজ শুধু কাগজে লেখা কোনো দলিল নয়—এটি আমাদের আত্মমর্যাদা, আমাদের জাতীয় চেতনা, এবং আমাদের অটুট … More স্বাধীনতার শত্রুদের জন্য হুঁশিয়ারি

Plane Crash and Children’s Mental Trauma

August 1, 2025

Brigadier General HRM Rokan Uddin, psc, PhD Mental health problems are now recognized as one of the most urgent and high-priority issues in the modern world. They can affect anyone—regardless of age, profession, or environment. Unlike physical illnesses that are visible, mental trauma often remains hidden, but its impact is deep and far-reaching. Without timely … More Plane Crash and Children’s Mental Trauma