Author - Omar Faris

The lives of loot-born children after the end of Awami plunder..

A searing critique of Bangladesh’s ultra-elite youth and their performative politics, inherited wealth, and emotional detachment in the aftermath of ...

05 Jul 2025 12:49 PM

Fixing ties or faking It? Why India’s “outreach” to Bangladesh rings hollow

Omar Faris critically dissects India’s failed diplomatic reset with Bangladesh, exposing contradictions, historical betrayals, and the illusion of cultural outreach ...

03 Jul 2025 10:59 AM

Inside the landed gentry of the ‘United Republic of Gulshan’

Shafiqul Alam’s “The United Republic of Gulshan” offers a searing reflection on Dhaka’s elite enclave, tracing its evolution from colonial ...

21 Jun 2025 13:12 PM

Tulip’s tea invitation and Joy’s black flags: The Awami family circus lands in London

As Professor Muhammad Yunus visits the UK for a historic royal honor and high-level diplomacy, the Awami League dynasty mounts ...

10 Jun 2025 13:16 PM

Why China is backing Bangladesh in South Asia’s shifting battleground of media narratives

Following the 2024 uprising in Bangladesh, China has emerged as a strategic partner in countering Indian disinformation campaigns. As the ...

08 Jun 2025 12:57 PM

Press freedom has turned into a tool for manipulation and misinformation by some media in Bangladesh 2.0

Bangladesh’s media swings from repression to chaos—fueled by misinformation, foreign influence, and fading journalistic ethics. Where does truth stand now? ...

05 Jun 2025 14:35 PM

What televising Hasina’s trial means for Bangladesh’s democracy and justice system

For the first time, Bangladesh is televising a trial of ex-PM Sheikh Hasina for crimes against humanity—marking a historic reckoning ...

02 Jun 2025 15:23 PM

When Rumeen Farhana played cheerleader for the wrong side

Rumeen Farhana’s interview with Aaj Tak Bangla sparks outrage in Bangladesh for echoing foreign narratives and undermining national unity in ...

29 May 2025 11:49 AM

Yunus is still the last man standing between order and ruin

Omar Faris explores the fragile promise of Bangladesh’s interim government under Dr Muhammad Yunus, warning that political infighting and foreign ...

24 May 2025 14:02 PM