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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

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

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

Ceasefire Collapses: The Middle East Faces an Uncertain Future

July 19, 2026

Maj Gen HRM Rokan Uddin (Retd) The war between the United States and Iran, which began on February 28, 2026, with US-Israeli strikes that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on day one, has entered one of its most volatile stretches yet. Speaking at the NATO summit in Ankara on Wednesday, President Trump declared that … More Ceasefire Collapses: The Middle East Faces an Uncertain Future

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

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

 Why Rape is on the Rise : Bangladesh’s Crisis of Impunity

May 25, 2026

Maj Gen HRM Rokan Uddin (Retd) Rape is among the most devastating crimes a society can inflict upon itself. It is simultaneously a personal violation of the most intimate kind and a social wound that spreads far beyond the individual victim, corrupting trust, silencing women, and rotting the moral foundations upon which any civilized community … More  Why Rape is on the Rise : Bangladesh’s Crisis of Impunity

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