Episode 6 of Counternarrative brought together Bobby Hajjaj, founder and Chairman of the Nationalist Democratic Movement (NDM), and Barrister Rashna Imam, Supreme Court Advocate and Executive Director of the Academy of Law and Policy (ALAP), for a compelling conversation on justice, resistance, and reform in Bangladesh. A political thinker and academic, Mr Hajjaj recounts his …
Episode 5 of Counternarrative hosted Jon F. Danilowicz, a retired U.S. diplomat and former Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Dhaka. Mr Danilowicz reflected his discussions upon decades of experience across Pakistan, South Sudan, and Bangladesh, Danilowicz unpacks the complexities of U.S. foreign policy, the dynamics of the Global South, and how …
Episode 4 of Counternarrative brought together Tuhin Khan, Joint Member Secretary of the National Citizen Party (NCP), and activist-journalist Saiyed Abdullah into an unfiltered discussion on Bangladesh’s evolving political landscape. The conversation tackles pressing issues—from the legitimacy of interim governments to the judiciary’s accountability, and from electoral reform to the vision for an inclusive, value-based …
The Episode Three of Counternarrative hosted Sarwar Tusher, Joint Convener of the Jatiya Nagorik Party, and Shariar Haque Mazumder Shimul, Joint Secretary of the Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal. Besides reminiscing about their initiation in the territories of politics, they delve into the meaning and challenges of political reform, the imperative of elections, and the deeper …
Chapter Two of Counternarrative featured Advocate Farzana Sharmin Putul, member of the BNP media cell, and Zonayed Saki, Chief Coordinator of Gonoshonghoti Andolon. They discussed Bangladesh’s current political landscape, highlighting the growing disconnect between the state and its citizens, which has fueled uncertainty and mistrust. The conversation also touched on upcoming elections, systemic reforms, and …
Counternarrative Episode 1 features Dr. Shamaruh Mirza and Dr. Faham Abdus Salam, two Bangladeshi-Australian scholars discussing identity, disillusionment with political leadership, and the need for honest national conversations. They reflect on how past politicians often made promises but acted differently, creating a deep sense of betrayal. The episode also delves into cultural identity—such as whether …
The Bangladesh Dialogue hosted TBD Perspective VI at the Krishibid Institute, Dhaka, addressing Bangladesh’s foreign policy challenges, national security priorities, and the potential consequences of establishing a humanitarian corridor. Speakers cautioned that if the interim government proceeds with such a decision, it could drag Bangladesh into a war-like situation. They stressed that humanitarian corridors often …
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 ‘𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫’? A white paper is a comprehensive document that presents an authoritative report on a specific issue, often used to inform and guide decision-making processes. It is designed to inform decision-making processes, propose solutions or present recommendations for an action. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡 The interim government of Bangladesh, …
15 years of unchecked corruption, crony capitalism, and ‘Unnoyon’ propaganda have left Bangladesh’s economy on the brink. Behind the mega projects lies a legacy of inequality, debt, and looted public funds. Read “Unmask the Illusion” by Burhan Uddin Rabbi
The Bangladesh Dialogue has successfully hosted the fifth episode of TBD Perspective, bringing together leading experts to navigate Bangladesh’s evolving economic policies and investment landscape. Titled “অর্থনৈতিক নীতি ও ব্যবসার ভবিষ্যৎ: বাংলাদেশ কোন পথে?”, the discussion examined the nation’s financial stability, investment climate, and the challenges of attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) in a post-Hasina …