Tag: bangladesh

How Bangladesh should prepare for future shadow war

September 21, 2026

Maj Gen HRM Rokan Uddin (Retd) For fifty-five years, Bangladesh’s relationship with India has been framed in the language of liberation-era gratitude, yet the substance of that relationship, examined through trade balances, water-sharing outcomes, border security, and political interference, tells a more complicated story than the friendship narrative suggests. India’s trade surplus with Bangladesh has … More How Bangladesh should prepare for future shadow war

Sheikh Mujib wanted to Rule Pakistan, Not break

September 2, 2026

Maj Gen HRM Rokan Uddin (Retd) The question of whether Sheikh Mujibur Rahman genuinely desired independence for Bangladesh or was primarily chasing the prime ministership of a unified Pakistan, is one that has haunted the country’s political discourse for decades. It is a question that deserves honest examination, free from both the hagiography of his … More Sheikh Mujib wanted to Rule Pakistan, Not break

Why Sheikh Hasina Will Not Return: A Reality Check

August 6, 2026

Maj Gen HRM Rokan Uddin (Retd) There is a meaningful distinction between weathering a political movement and facing a death sentence, and this distinction sits at the heart of why Sheikh Hasina is unlikely to set foot in Bangladesh again. In the 1990s, and even during the army-backed caretaker period of 2007-08, she confronted political … More Why Sheikh Hasina Will Not Return: A Reality Check

New Government New Challenges and Way Forward

June 22, 2026

Maj Gen HRM Rokan Uddin (Retd) The emergence of a new government through a free and fair election is always a significant moment in the political history of any nation, and for Bangladesh, such transitions have often carried both hope and challenges. The assumption of power by a leadership where many, including the Prime Minister, … More New Government New Challenges and Way Forward

Causes of Recent Measles outbreak and lessons learnt

June 4, 2026

Major General HRM Rokan Uddin (Retd) Bangladesh is in the grip of a measles catastrophe that has shocked the global health community and exposed the devastating consequences of political negligence and institutional incompetence. As of May 19, 2026, 475 people have died from suspected measles symptoms, with 77 confirmed measles deaths, and more than 56,500 … More Causes of Recent Measles outbreak and lessons learnt

Bangladesh First: A New Doctrine of Foreign Policy

March 5, 2026

HRM Rokan Uddin Bangladesh stands at a defining moment in its history. More than five decades after the Liberation War of 1971 secured territorial independence, the events of 2024 have reopened a deeper national conversation about political freedom, sovereignty, and the direction of foreign policy. The fall of Sheikh Hasina’s long rule, following a powerful … More Bangladesh First: A New Doctrine of Foreign Policy

A Peace Loving Nation:Ready to Defend

February 8, 2026

HRM Rokan Uddin Bangladesh is a peace-loving state. Since independence, the core foundation of its foreign policy has been peaceful coexistence, mutual respect, and the resolution of disputes through dialogue. Bangladesh does not seek conflict or war with any country, nor does it aspire to interfere in the internal affairs of others. Its active participation … More A Peace Loving Nation:Ready to Defend

A Free Fair Election without External Influence

January 23, 2026

Brig Gen HRM Rokan Uddin (Retd) Bangladesh’s experience with elections has never unfolded in isolation. From the very birth of the state, external forces—regional powers, global actors, donors, and international institutions—have interacted with domestic politics in ways that shaped not only election stability but also the deeper character of governance. These influences have rarely operated … More A Free Fair Election without External Influence

Blood on the Hills: The Making of a Crisis

January 12, 2026

Brig Gen HRM Rokan Uddin (Retd) The Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) have long been one of Bangladesh’s most fragile frontiers. Rugged hills, dense forests, and a border touching both India and Myanmar make the region strategically vital. Whoever controls the CHT holds a gateway to the Bay of Bengal and a corridor to India’s vulnerable … More Blood on the Hills: The Making of a Crisis

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

October 20, 2025

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