Tag: democracy

Media and National Responsibility: The Crisis of Ethical Journalism

July 19, 2026

Maj Gen HRM Rokan Uddin (Retd) Journalism has always been regarded as one of the noblest professions in human civilization. A responsible media serves as the conscience of a nation. It informs the people, exposes corruption, highlights injustice, protects democracy, and creates awareness among citizens. Freedom of speech and freedom of the press are universally … More Media and National Responsibility: The Crisis of Ethical Journalism

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

Beginning of a new positive political culture

February 16, 2026

HRM Rokan Uddin Probably for the first time in the political history of Bangladesh, we have witnessed something that many thought was unlikely—a courtesy visit by Mr. Tarek Rahman to Dr. Shafiqur Rahman and Mr. Nahid Islam following the announcement of the election results. In a political culture long dominated by confrontation, mistrust, and zero-sum … More Beginning of a new positive political culture

Accept the Election Results and Unite the Nation

February 10, 2026

HRM Rokan Uddin The nation stands today at a critical juncture. In just one week, the people will walk to polling centers to exercise their most powerful democratic rights, the right to choose their representatives and shape the future of the country. Elections are not merely a political event; they are a test of national … More Accept the Election Results and Unite the Nation

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

The Return of Election Engineering in a Post-Revolution Nation

January 15, 2026

Brig Gen HRM Rokan Uddin (Retd) For decades, the people of this country have lived under the shadow of elections that were elections in name only. Votes were cast, but ownership of those votes never truly rested with the people. Sometimes manipulation was crude and blatant—open administrative bias, security-backed takeover of polling centers, ballot boxes … More The Return of Election Engineering in a Post-Revolution Nation

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

September 25, 2025

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

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

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