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Chiroranjan Sarker

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July mass uprising: Why fraudulency in list of martyrs, injured?
July mass uprising: Why fraudulency in list of martyrs, injured?
State and Politics

July mass uprising: Why fraudulency in list of martyrs, injured?

When the July–August mass uprising in 2024 exploded on the political horizon of Bangladesh with the promise of a new dawn, many thought the country was finally on the threshold of real change. Especially with the spontaneous participation of the youth, this movement had inspired a new hope, where the slogan of "change" was not just a word, but a collective dream. But unfortunately, the light of that dream quickly faded into deep darkness. One after another, those who claimed to lead the movement have become involved in such scandals that are not only disappointing but downright questionable.

Uncertain future of Middle East under shadow of Israeli attack on Iran
Uncertain future of Middle East under shadow of Israeli attack on Iran
Diplomacy

Uncertain future of Middle East under shadow of Israeli attack on Iran

In June 2025, the Middle East seems to have entered a new, more bloody and uncertain chapter of its prolonged instability. This largest and most comprehensive airstrike in recent memory, carried out by Israel, has not only pushed Iran’s military infrastructure to the brink of destruction, but has also brought about a deep ideological, diplomatic, and political crisis. The significance of this attack is not limited to the number of bombs and missiles—it is a well-planned, multilayered, and symbolic strike that has called into question the existence, identity, and regional leadership claim of Iran’s state system.

China-India rapprochement, Trump’s concerns, and the geopolitical equation in South Asia
China-India rapprochement
Diplomacy

China-India rapprochement, Trump’s concerns, and the geopolitical equation in South Asia

By 2025, international politics has reached a turning point where "strategic distrust" is giving rise to new forms of "temporary alliances." Despite their historical rivalry, the recent closeness between China and India, India’s role in U.S. domestic politics, and the strategic importance of Bangladesh’s location in South Asia are all contributing to increasingly complex geopolitical equations. After the bitter relations following the 2020 Galwan Valley clashes, recent developments like the BRICS summit, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meetings, and bilateral border negotiations have transformed China-India relations into a form of “calculated coexistence.”

Rohingya repatriation: Reality vs hue and cry
Rohingya repatriation
State and Politics

Rohingya repatriation: Reality vs hue and cry

A hue and cry has been raised recently from Bangkok to Dhaka centring the issue of Rohingya repatriation. Discussions are going on from international diplomatic circles to the country's media - Myanmar has agreed to take back 180,000 Rohingyas.

Attempt to distort history of Liberation War, the inevitable reality of truth
Attempt to distort history of Liberation War, the inevitable reality of truth
State and Politics

Attempt to distort history of Liberation War, the inevitable reality of truth

On the night of March 25, 1971, a Pakistani army major transmitted a message via wireless from House No. 32 in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, to his superiors: "Big bird in cage, small birds have flown." The meaning was clear—the big bird (Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman) had been captured, while the small birds (other leaders and Awami League activists) had escaped. The Pakistani authorities believed that arresting Bangabandhu would put an end to Bangladesh's independence movement. However, history has proven that merely imprisoning a leader does not stop a movement. The Liberation War of 1971 and other historical struggles worldwide demonstrate that, in the absence of leadership, people's struggles often intensify.

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