Episode 9 of Counternarrative was held together with Asif Bin Ali, Atlanta-based political analyst and Doctoral Fellow at Georgia State University, and Muktadir Rashid, Special Correspondent at Bangla Outlook and Bangladesh Correspondent for The Irrawaddy. Mr Asif Bin Ali, a former faculty member at North South University and seasoned media researcher, offered a compelling analysis …
Episode 8 of Counternarrative featured Mahmuda Habiba—Joint Secretary of the Jatiyatabadi Krishak Dal and a core member of BNP’s Media Cell—alongside Rezaul Karim Rony, poet, writer, and founder of the independent media platform Joban. With years of organizational experience and prudent understanding of political communication, Ms Habiba discusses grassroots mobilization, women’s leadership, and the urgent …
Episode 7 of Counternarrative featured Ishrafil Khoshru—entrepreneur, political analyst, and member of BNP’s International Affairs Subcommittee—alongside Dr. Zahed Ur Rahman, a prominent political commentator and host of Zahed’s Take. Mr Khoshru, also the founder of youth think tank The Bangladeshi, brings a compelling perspective on democratic reform, institutional renewal, and the pivotal role of youth …
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 …