Tag: politics

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

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 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

Rethinking of Defense Industry Zone at Mirsarai

February 2, 2026

HRM Rokan Uddin When Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Dhaka in June 2015, one of the most consequential—yet insufficiently debated—outcome was the proposal to establish a dedicated Indian Economic Zone (IEZ) inside Bangladesh. Framed as an economic confidence-building measure, the proposal aimed to facilitate Indian investment and deepen bilateral economic integration. Then Prime Minister Sheikh … More Rethinking of Defense Industry Zone at Mirsarai

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

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

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