Author - Faisal Mahmud

Why Saifuzzaman's real estate empire evokes greater anger and imagination about corruption than others for the average Bangladeshi?

Al Jazeera’s documentary “The Minister’s Million” exposes corruption involving former land minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury, revealing his vast property empire worth ...

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Top human rights defender finds evidence of “state-sanctioned violence” during July Revolution

Human rights defender Peter Bouckaert shares his journey from Stanford Law to documenting global atrocities, his work in Bangladesh, and ...

17 Sep 2024 23:55 PM

Leading social media based analysts question July Revolution's "mastermind" and the viability of a third political force

Sheikh Hasina regime, Zahed Ur Rahman, Dr. Zahed political analyst, Saiyed Abdullah, July uprising Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina downfall, Bangladesh student ...

14 Sep 2024 15:35 PM

Arafat, the French connection, and the "troubled" legacy of an ambassador

Rumors surfaced in mid-August that Mohammad A Arafat, former Information Minister, was hiding in the French embassy. Allegations emerged amidst ...

10 Sep 2024 21:04 PM

Outspoken thinker advocates for “reconstruction” instead of “reform” in post-revolutionary Bangladesh

An Al Jazeera investigation reveals allegations against Bangladesh's top security adviser for abductions linked to personal interests, sparking discussions on ...

08 Sep 2024 22:24 PM

The subtle, elegant PR of Yunus’s administration in its first month

Dr. Muhammad Yunus's first month in administration is characterized by a "quiet luxury" PR strategy, avoiding flashy tactics and focusing ...

07 Sep 2024 01:00 AM

Brigadier Azmi’s call for a National Anthem change and our deep-rooted bigotry and indoctrination

Suspended Brigadier General Abdullahi Aman Azmi's call for a new national anthem sparks debate in Bangladesh, revealing cultural divides and ...

04 Sep 2024 10:22 AM

Monsoon revolution, social media, and Gen-Z: Perspectives from the Rahman brothers

Nayel and Daniel Rahman, known for their impactful social media presence, discuss the role of social media in Bangladesh's recent ...

02 Sep 2024 20:10 PM

Prominent critics describe the “Monsoon Revolution” as a “student-people led uprising that overthrew a mafia state”

Explore an in-depth discussion with Bangladeshi analysts Zia Hassan, Faham Abdus Salam, and Shafquat Rabbee Anik on the political landscape ...

21 Aug 2024 00:54 AM

Mounting cases, extradition calls: Will the ousted “Iron Lady” Hasina face trial in Bangladesh?

Following her ousting as Bangladesh's Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina faces multiple legal cases, including murder charges. Bangladesh considers requesting her ...

16 Aug 2024 18:11 PM