Episode 13 of Counternarrative hosted Dr Saimum Parvez, special assistant to the BNP chairperson’s foreign affairs advisory committee. Dr Saimum Parvez discusses his transition from journalism to academia and public policy while examining the challenges facing Bangladesh’s democracy. The conversation focuses on misinformation, social media, electoral integrity, and the need for policy-driven politics. He also shares his views on governance, foreign relations, and the importance of building a knowledge-based future.
