Tag: politics

India–Afghanistan Relations: Strategy Behind the Mask of Friendship

October 26, 2025

Brigadier General (Retd.) HRM Rokan Uddin, psc South Asia’s geopolitics now face a new reality. After years of war and foreign intervention, Afghanistan stands at a delicate stage of national reconstruction. In this situation, India has extended its hand of diplomacy and development cooperation—appearing as a generous friend. Yet history, geography, and India’s strategic behavior … More India–Afghanistan Relations: Strategy Behind the Mask of Friendship

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

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

Arakan Army’s Provocations: Resolution Lies in Firm Stance

September 22, 2025

HRM Rokan Uddin The Arakan region (today’s Rakhine State of Myanmar) has been deeply connected with Bengal for centuries. There were strong bonds of trade, culture, and migration between the coastal belts of Chittagong and Arakan. During the medieval period, the Sultans of Bengal maintained close ties with the Arakanese kingdom. Sufi saints, traders, and … More Arakan Army’s Provocations: Resolution Lies in Firm Stance

No More Compromise: Through justice, the honor of the Armed Forces will be reborn

September 16, 2025

By Brig Gen (retd) HRM Rokan Uddin, psc The history of every nation is shaped not only by its victories but also by its betrayals. Bangladesh is no different. Our beloved armed forces, born out of sacrifice, discipline, and patriotism, have been our shield in war and our pride in peace. Yet, there have been … More No More Compromise: Through justice, the honor of the Armed Forces will be reborn

The Rampant Corruption among Leaders: A National Moral Crisis

September 15, 2025

Corruption, a disease that gnaws at the very fabric of society, has unfortunately become a common affair among our nation’s leaders. The involvement of forces chiefs, various department heads, members of parliament, and ministers in corrupt activities is not only alarming but also indicative of a severe moral degradation within our nation. The frequent evasion … More The Rampant Corruption among Leaders: A National Moral Crisis

The Rise of Yellow Journalism and the Erosion of Ethical Media: A Call for Stricter State Regulation

August 23, 2025

Introduction In the contemporary world, freedom of speech is a cherished right, enshrined in constitutions and protected by international human rights law. However, this fundamental freedom is being exploited, leading to the corruption of media and journalism, particularly in third world countries. Yellow journalism, characterized by sensationalism, misinformation, and unethical practices, has become a prevalent … More The Rise of Yellow Journalism and the Erosion of Ethical Media: A Call for Stricter State Regulation

India-Bangladesh: The Strained Relationship beneath a Complex History

August 7, 2025

In December 1971, India’s intervention in the Bangladesh Liberation War marked a critical moment in South Asia’s history. With the support of Indian forces, Bangladesh achieved independence after nine grueling months of war against Pakistan, bringing an end to a brutal campaign of genocide and displacement. India’s role in the independence of Bangladesh was pivotal, … More India-Bangladesh: The Strained Relationship beneath a Complex History

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

Fractured Brotherhood: The Thailand–Cambodia Conflict and Its Regional Reverberations

July 29, 2025

By Brig Gen (Retd) HRM Rokan Uddin, psc, PhD The recent fallout between Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and former Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen—dramatically exposed through a leaked phone call and a scathing Facebook Live broadcast—has drawn back the curtain on what many viewed as an enduring alliance of political convenience. What was once … More Fractured Brotherhood: The Thailand–Cambodia Conflict and Its Regional Reverberations