HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATION IN ISRAEL AND OCCUPIED PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES

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

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states that were looking to establish ties with the Jewish state, suggesting that it was a matter of lip service to an outdated cause.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

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

United We Stand: The Imperative to Uphold Trust in the Bangladesh Army

Why Now—And Why So Calculated? At a critical moment when Chief Advisor Dr. Yunus is on an official diplomatic mission to China—a strategic move for national interests—the country is suddenly being swept into a whirlwind of chaos and controversy. The timing of these disruptions is anything but coincidental. Statements from individuals like Hasnat, Asif, and … More United We Stand: The Imperative to Uphold Trust in the Bangladesh Army

The Rohingya Refugee Crisis in Bangladesh: Challenges, Solutions, and the Strategic Role of the Arakan Army

Since 2017, Bangladesh has been hosting approximately 1.3 million forcibly displaced Rohingya refugees who fled persecution, ethnic cleansing, and systematic violence perpetrated by Myanmar’s military (Tatmadaw). Despite extensive diplomatic efforts, legal initiatives at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), and multifaceted international advocacy, the Rohingya repatriation process remains stalled. This prolonged deadlock has raised critical … More The Rohingya Refugee Crisis in Bangladesh: Challenges, Solutions, and the Strategic Role of the Arakan Army

FASTING IN RAMADAN

Ramadan (Sawm) is one of the five pillars of Islam and the ninth month  of the Muslim calendar. The meaning of Sawm is to ‘abstain’. In this month,  Allah Subhana Wa Taala (SWT) has made it compulsory that the fasting be observed by day, and he has made the ‘Taraweeh’ (Ramadan nightly prayer)  a ‘Sunnah’. … More FASTING IN RAMADAN

স্বৈরাচার কর্তৃক বহিষ্কৃত সামরিক কর্মকর্তাদের মর্যাদা ফিরিয়ে দেয়ার গণদাবী

পটভূমি ১৫ বছরেরও বেশি সময় ধরে বাংলাদেশ শেখ হাসিনার স্বৈরশাসন সহ্য করেছে, যা রাজনৈতিক অপব্যবহার এবং প্রতিষ্ঠানিক অখণ্ডতার ক্ষতিসাধনের এক কালো অধ্যায়। হাসিনার সরকার, বিশেষ করে ভারতের মতো বিদেশি শক্তির সহায়তায়, দেশের প্রতিটি খাত, এমনকি একসময় পেশাদার ও নিরপেক্ষ সশস্ত্র বাহিনীকেও রাজনীতির শিকলে বন্দী করেছিল। তার শাসনামলে ৫০০ জনেরও বেশি সামরিক কর্মকর্তা রাজনৈতিক উদ্দেশ্যে, পেশাগত … More স্বৈরাচার কর্তৃক বহিষ্কৃত সামরিক কর্মকর্তাদের মর্যাদা ফিরিয়ে দেয়ার গণদাবী

Bangladesh’s Strategic Response against India’s Hostile and Hegemonic Attitude

Since the liberation of Bangladesh in 1971, the country’s closest neighbor, India, has exhibited a complex relationship marked by both cooperation and contention. While India’s role as an ally during the final phase of the Liberation War is well-documented, its actions since then have raised questions about its long-term intentions and strategies towards Bangladesh. This … More Bangladesh’s Strategic Response against India’s Hostile and Hegemonic Attitude

R&AW’s Role in Bangladesh: A Historical Perspective and the Need for Respecting Sovereignty

The establishment of India’s Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) in 1968 was a transformative event, not only for Indian intelligence operations but for the entire strategic landscape of South Asia. Conceived under the leadership of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, the formation of R&AW marked India’s shift from a defensive intelligence posture to a proactive approach … More R&AW’s Role in Bangladesh: A Historical Perspective and the Need for Respecting Sovereignty