Author - Brig Gen (Retd) AF Jaglul Ahmed

The lost momentum of a nation’s second awakening

An essay reflects on Bangladesh’s post-August 5 transition—from euphoric uprising to a “half-baked” July Charter—critiquing rushed consensus, bureaucratic inertia, party ...

23 Oct 2025 14:23 PM

For the first time, power in Bangladesh flows upward…from citizens to their government

Brigadier General (Retd) AF Jaglul Ahmed argues that Bangladesh’s true strength lies not in coercion or strongmen, but in accountable ...

22 Aug 2025 11:53 AM

Trump, tariff and tomorrow

A powerful critique of globalization, U.S. economic policy, and Trump's second term—calling for a new, citizen-focused global economic model. ...

09 Apr 2025 14:26 PM

The hidden psychology of incompetence: How global power structures keep it alive

An in-depth analysis of how global systems perpetuate incompetence in the developing world while sustaining elite control in the developed ...

01 Feb 2025 14:49 PM

Reimagining the role of military in a changing global order

Explore Brigadier General (Retd) AF Jaglul Ahmed's insights on reimagining the military's role in a changing global order, emphasizing its ...

27 Dec 2024 16:12 PM

From command to collaboration: What military life taught me about leadership

Explore the complex interplay between command and leadership through the lens of Brigadier General (Retd) AF Jaglul Ahmed's 34-year military ...

19 Nov 2024 11:44 AM

Chittagong Hill Tracts: Navigating the paradoxes of identity and community

Brigadier General (Retd) AF Jaglul Ahmed shares vivid memories of life in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, recounting his deep connections ...

28 Oct 2024 14:51 PM

Lessons from 'Why Nations Fail': Shaping Bangladesh 2.0 for a stronger future

Why Nations Fail" by Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson offers profound insights into why some nations prosper while others ...

20 Oct 2024 13:35 PM

Bangladesh's reform crossroads: Key questions to confront

Brigadier General (Retd) AF Jaglul Ahmed offers a profound exploration of Bangladesh's political landscape, delving into the nation's turbulent journey, ...

09 Oct 2024 14:07 PM

The paradox of progress: Scientific pursuits, free will, and the quiet erosion of our “true” humanity

The Renaissance ignited tensions between religion and politics, shaping modern civilization. Today, technology, science, and liberalism challenge human connection, intelligence, ...

30 Sep 2024 13:29 PM