Author - Md Ashraf Aziz Ishrak Fahim

Shahbagh threatens Bangladesh's democratic transition; Islamism isn’t helping it either

The Shahbagh movement, once hailed as a pro-secular awakening, ultimately enabled authoritarianism in Bangladesh by justifying Sheikh Hasina’s consolidation of ...

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The practical path to dissolving a “fascist” party like Awami League

Examining the dissolution of fascist parties in Bangladesh, this article explores how banning ideology, absorbing non-criminal members, and ensuring justice ...

05 Feb 2025 15:43 PM

The risk of extending BNP’s waiting game…

An analysis of Bangladesh's post-Hasina political landscape, highlighting the student leaders' missteps, BNP’s rise to power, and the role of ...

29 Jan 2025 18:50 PM

Meghmallar Basu’s Red Terror outcry: A test for the West’s influence in Bangladesh

Explore the complex interplay of communism, Islamism, and Western alliances in Bengal through Meghmallar Basu's controversial remarks advocating "Red Terror" ...

23 Jan 2025 11:39 AM

Why Bangladesh’s July uprising is poised to avoid the pitfalls of the Arab Spring

Bangladesh's Monsoon Revolution offers hope for a democratic transition, unlike the Arab Spring. Secular parties like the BNP could safeguard ...

11 Oct 2024 00:58 AM

Is Bangladesh truly ready to confront its complex history?

The 2024 uprising in Bangladesh marked the end of Prime Minister Hasina’s 15-year rule, igniting debates over the country's historical ...

26 Sep 2024 14:37 PM

The politics of indigeneity: Ignoring Bangladesh's Muslim majority “Bengali indigeneity” is a red flag

Md Ashraf Aziz Ishrak Fahim reflects on his undergraduate studies in Southeast Asia, focusing on International Relations and Global Affairs ...

21 Sep 2024 13:02 PM