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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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