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The Limits of Change: Bangladesh, Two Years After JulyAs Bangladesh approaches the second anniversary of the July Uprising, the nation stands at a def...
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Asia as the New Center of Global Power Rivalry
The global political spotlight is gradually shifting from the long-standing Euro-American axis to the vibrant yet volatile region of Asia. As power dynamics transform, tensions between global powers like the United States, China, and Russia are increasingly being reflected in regional conflicts- none more pressing than the rivalry between China and...
Bangladesh's Post-Election Test: Sovereignty, Institutions, and Reform
Bangladesh’s Post-election Test: Sovereignty, Institutions, and ReformBorn in the post-independence era, Bangladesh has lived through cycles of hope a...
The Interim Government's Unfulfilled Promise
Nearly a year since assuming power in August, the interim government has failed to deliver on its core mandate—ensuring the safety, security, and demo...
Internal Rifts Threaten the Promise of the July Uprising
The July Uprising was a beacon of hope for the people of Bangladesh, promising a transformation towards a more democratic and people-centric state. Ho...
The Rise of Rightist Politics and the Shifting World Order
The global rise of rightist politics—exemplified by figures like Donald Trump in the USA, Vladimir Putin in Russia, and the resurgence of Islamic-orie...
A New Wave of Uprisings: Hope and Challenges in Muslim-Majority Nations
The world is witnessing a new wave of uprisings across Muslim-majority countries, bringing hope for a brighter future free from authoritarian regimes....
Organized Attacks and the Fragility of Post-Uprising Unity
The recent organized attacks throughout the country manifest that these are pre-planned and well designed. The fascist Sheikh Hasina and its collabora...
The Search for a Higher Political Ideal in Bangladesh
To ensure the justice in a state, there must have a higher ideal based on what all political parties will formulate and propagate their agenda. No pol...
Election Violence and the Murder of Democratic Promise
Election Violence and the Challenge to Bangladesh’s Democratic FutureRecent violent incidents across Bangladesh, including the tragic killing of Shari...
Bangladesh's Democratic Crossroads and the Lost Caretaker System
Bangladesh’s Democratic CrossroadsBangladesh’s present political debate cannot be separated from one of the most consequential institutional decisions...
The Muslim World in Crisis: From Fragmentation to Renewal
The Muslim world today is beset by interconnected crises. From Gaza’s besieged camps to Syria’s war-torn cities, immense suffering is routine. In Syri...
Reviving Electoral Integrity: The Return of the Caretaker System
Reviving Electoral Integrity:The Caretaker System ReturnsFor nearly a decade and a half, Bangladesh’s political trajectory has been defined by deep tu...
After the Fall: The Challenge of Building a Democratic Bangladesh
When the curtain finally fell on Sheikh Hasina’s long and repressive rule during the historic mass uprising of 2024, an air of renewed hope swept acro...
Campus Ballots as a Barometer of Political Change
As Bangladesh gears up for student union polls (DUCSU, JUCSU, RUCSU, CUCSU, etc.), the campus ballot is being watched as a barometer of wider politica...
Resetting the Compass: Bangladesh's Diplomatic Reckoning
Resetting the Compass:Bangladesh’s Diplomatic ReckoningBangladesh stands at the threshold of a diplomatic reset. For over a decade and a half, under t...
Perspective Goes Monthly: A New Chapter Begins
Announcement Dear Readers, We are beyond thrilled to unveil a transformative chapter in the journey of Perspective! Since the start of 2024, Pe...
Bangladesh at a Crossroads: Reconstructing After the July Uprising
Bangladesh stands at a pivotal juncture following the transformative events of the July Uprising in 2024. This student-led movement not only dismantle...
Chhatrashibir's Campus Victory: A Quiet Revolution in Student Politics
The recent victories of Bangladesh Islami Chhatrashibir in both the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) and the Jahangirnagar University...