Author: Rokan Uddin

নারী বিষয়ক কমিশন: প্রয়োজনীয়তা ও বিতর্ক

July 4, 2025

-ব্রিগেডিয়ার জেনারেল(অব) এইচ আর এম রোকন উদ্দিন, পি এস সি বর্তমান সময়ে যখন বাংলাদেশ বহুস্তরীয় সংকটে আক্রান্ত—অর্থনৈতিক মন্দা, বৈদেশিক মুদ্রার ঘাটতি,  বেকার যুবসমাজ, কৃষি ও শিল্পখাতের চ্যালেঞ্জ, রাজনৈতিক বিভাজন এবং সর্বোপরি জাতীয় নিরাপত্তা হুমকির মুখে—তখন একটি তথাকথিত ‘নারী বিষয়ক কমিশন’ গঠন নিঃসন্দেহে আমাদের দৃষ্টিকে অন্য খাতে ঘুরিয়ে দেওয়ার একটি অদ্ভুত চেষ্টা। প্রশ্ন হলো—এটি কি এই … More নারী বিষয়ক কমিশন: প্রয়োজনীয়তা ও বিতর্ক

Unveiling the Hypocrisy of India’s Secularism: A Nation Ensnared by Fundamentalism and Intolerance

June 2, 2025

India, often hailed as the world’s largest democracy and a secular nation, has long projected an image of tolerance, inclusivity, and pluralism. However, beneath this carefully constructed veneer lies a nation that is increasingly driven by an extremist ideology, Hindutva, which is fundamentally at odds with the values of democracy, secularism, and equality. The ruling … More Unveiling the Hypocrisy of India’s Secularism: A Nation Ensnared by Fundamentalism and Intolerance

Bangladesh at a Crossroads: The Urgent Call for National Unity and Sovereignty

June 1, 2025

Bangladesh, a nation born from the ashes of oppression through the blood and dreams of millions, now finds itself at a critical crossroads—one fraught with political uncertainty, external manipulation, internal disunity, and a growing erosion of democratic norms. Once hailed as a rising star among developing nations, the country today stands precariously on the edge … More Bangladesh at a Crossroads: The Urgent Call for National Unity and Sovereignty

Patience during the Times of Trials and Tribulations

May 19, 2025

Introduction These days Muslims are being tested, from being mocked at to intrusions of surveillance, the threat of expulsion, and even vile remarks towards Allah SWT, The Creator and Sustainer of all that exists. In these tough times, it is faith in Allah SWT, sabr (patience and perseverance) and tawakkul (trust in and reliance on … More Patience during the Times of Trials and Tribulations

South Asia’s Geopolitical Landscape amid India-Pakistan Tensions and Bangladesh’s Foreign Policy Evolution

May 17, 2025

Introduction The geopolitics of South Asia is largely defined by the protracted rivalry between India and Pakistan alongside the strategic choices of other regional states. In recent years (2023–2024), longstanding India-Pakistan tensions – rooted in historical disputes like Kashmir – have persisted with new flashpoints, even as both nations maintain nuclear deterrents that constrain full-scale … More South Asia’s Geopolitical Landscape amid India-Pakistan Tensions and Bangladesh’s Foreign Policy Evolution

The Spirit of July: A Nation’s Resolve against Fascism and Foreign Meddling

May 15, 2025

The success of the July Revolution stands as a monumental testament to the indomitable spirit and collective will of the Bangladeshi people. It was not the product of any single political party, elite class, or ideological faction. Rather, it was a spontaneous and organic national awakening—a convergence of anger, hope, and determination from people across … More The Spirit of July: A Nation’s Resolve against Fascism and Foreign Meddling

Rethinking Defense Reforms in Bangladesh: A Strategic Imperative

May 8, 2025

In an era marked by shifting geopolitical fault lines, rising hybrid threats, and increasing strategic competition in South Asia, Bangladesh must reevaluate the structure, role, and modernization of its armed forces. Defense reforms are no longer a matter of convenience—they are a strategic necessity. However, reforming the defense establishment of a sovereign nation like Bangladesh … More Rethinking Defense Reforms in Bangladesh: A Strategic Imperative

HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATION IN ISRAEL AND OCCUPIED PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES

April 25, 2025

Israel’s continuing oppressive and discriminatory system of governing Palestinians in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT) constituted a system of apartheid, and Israeli officials committed the crime of apartheid under international law. Israeli forces launched a three-day offensive on the occupied Gaza Strip in August during which they committed apparent war crimes. This compounded … More HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATION IN ISRAEL AND OCCUPIED PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES

Mideast and US leaders tried to sweep the Palestinian issue under the rug. That may not work anymore

April 24, 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu boasted in August that the Palestinian issue had become a mere “check box” for Arab states that were looking to establish ties with the Jewish state, suggesting that it was a matter of lip service to an outdated cause. “You have to check it to say that you’re doing it,” … More Mideast and US leaders tried to sweep the Palestinian issue under the rug. That may not work anymore

Unveiling the Hypocrisy of India’s Secularism: A Nation Ensnared by Fundamentalism and Intolerance

April 23, 2025

India, often hailed as the world’s largest democracy and a secular nation, has long projected an image of tolerance, inclusivity, and pluralism. However, beneath this carefully constructed veneer lies a nation that is increasingly driven by an extremist ideology, Hindutva, which is fundamentally at odds with the values of democracy, secularism, and equality. The ruling … More Unveiling the Hypocrisy of India’s Secularism: A Nation Ensnared by Fundamentalism and Intolerance