Tag: history

Political Influence on Military Leadership: Time to Learn from the Past

October 15, 2026

Maj Gen HRM Rokan Uddin (Retd) The appointment, continuation or replacement of Bangladesh’s Chief of Army Staff is a matter of national importance. It affects military readiness, institutional discipline, public confidence and the relationship between the armed forces and the civilian government. Such a decision must therefore be approached with seriousness, restraint and sound judgment. … More Political Influence on Military Leadership: Time to Learn from the Past

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

The Long Wait for Justice: Deprived Military Officers and the Price of Political Interference

July 31, 2026

Maj Gen HRM Rokan Uddin (Retd) For nearly two decades, a quiet anguish ran through Bangladesh’s armed forces – one that never surfaced in public debate yet upended the lives of hundreds of families. Between 2009 and August 4, 2024, many officers in the army, navy, and air force were pushed into premature or compulsory … More The Long Wait for Justice: Deprived Military Officers and the Price of Political Interference

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

An Old Foundation of Harmony: The Shadow of New Conspiracies and Crises

June 26, 2026

Maj Gen HRM Rokan Uddin (Retd.) Bangladesh is a land of harmony with a history stretching back centuries. The story of this land is not merely the separate history of Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, or Christians; rather, it is a unique history of coexistence, mutual respect, and cultural integration. For generations, the people of Bengal have … More An Old Foundation of Harmony: The Shadow of New Conspiracies and Crises

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

Afghanistan- Pakistan Conflict and Negative role of India

May 31, 2026

Major General HRM Rokan Uddin (Retd) Few conflicts in the contemporary world carry the weight of history, the complexity of identity and the tragedy of missed opportunity quite like the ongoing tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan. These are two Muslim nations bound together by geography, ethnicity, religion and shared suffering – and yet locked in … More Afghanistan- Pakistan Conflict and Negative role of India

Zakat Management: A Commendable Initiative by the Prime Minister

April 13, 2026

HRM Rokan Uddin Zakat management in Bangladesh has long remained a neglected subject, despite the country being one of the largest Muslim-majority nations in the world. Every year, millions of Muslims fulfill their religious obligation by paying zakat, yet due to the absence of a coordinated and institutional framework, this vast financial potential is spent … More Zakat Management: A Commendable Initiative by the Prime Minister

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