Rezaul karim Sohan

In Bangladesh, a curious paradox exists. Religious piety is loudly professed, yet moral decay lurks beneath the surface. It’s not uncommon to see people flaunting their Islamic identity on social media—quoting the Quran, praising scholars, or sharing Hadiths. Yet many of these same individuals engage in activities starkly opposed to those very teachings—harassment, misogyny, abuse […]

In Bangladesh, a curious paradox exists. Religious piety is loudly professed, yet moral decay lurks beneath the surface. It’s not uncommon to see people flaunting their Islamic identity on social media—quoting the Quran, praising scholars, or sharing Hadiths. Yet many of these same individuals engage in activities starkly opposed to those very teachings—harassment, misogyny, abuse

Bangladesh stands at a crossroads. A nation born from a liberation war that championed secular ideals now witnesses an alarming erosion of those very principles. While the constitution still pays lip service to secularism, the reality on the ground tells a different story—one where rationalists, freethinkers, and progressive voices navigate a landscape of fear, where

In recent decades, Bangladesh has witnessed a troubling rise in Islamic extremism, often fueled—directly or indirectly—by the ideological rhetoric and mobilization strategies of Islamist political parties. While the nation was founded on secular and democratic principles in 1971, the re-emergence of religious extremism has become a significant threat to national security and social harmony. Islamist

Introduction In the labyrinth of South Asian geopolitics, religion, ideology, and militancy often intersect—creating fault lines that threaten national and regional stability. One organization that has remained a focal point in this matrix is Jamaat-e-Islami Bangladesh (JIB). While ostensibly a political party, JIB’s checkered past and alleged ties to extremist networks have raised serious concerns

In what could have been a landmark moment to reset Bangladesh-India relations post-revolution, Interim Bangladeshi leader Dr. Muhammad Yunus fell short of expectations during his first bilateral meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Held on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC summit in Bangkok, the meeting was marked more by symbolic gestures than substance—leaving many

Since the establishment of the interim government in Bangladesh following the resignation of Sheikh Hasina in August 2024, one of the most pressing issues has been the continued tenure of Army Chief General Wakar-Uz-Zaman. Despite growing public demand and international pressure for his removal, the interim administration has yet to take decisive action. This delay

In the aftermath of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s departure in August 2024, Bangladesh’s political landscape has experienced significant shifts, with the military playing a pivotal role. General Waker-Uz-Zaman, the Chief of Army Staff, has been at the center of these developments, with recent events suggesting a deepening alignment between the Bangladeshi military leadership and Indian

In August 2024, Bangladesh underwent a significant political upheaval that led to the resignation and departure of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, followed by the establishment of an interim government backed by the military. While the military claimed to protect civil rights during this transition, evidence suggests that their actions have, in fact, undermined these rights,

Corruption within Bangladesh’s political parties and police force has been a longstanding issue, impacting the nation’s governance and public trust. Recent events have shed light on specific instances illustrating the depth of this problem. Political Corruption: The Case of Tulip Siddiq and the Awami League Tulip Siddiq, a British MP and niece of former Bangladeshi