Avik Sanwar Rahman
Executive Editor, The Bay Wave, New York
Jamaat-e-Islami Resurfaces as Key Player in Bangladesh Politics: Reveals its Fangs Once Again
September 06, 2024
Jamaat-e-Islami, formerly known as Jamaat-e-Islami Bangladesh, a faction of Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan, is once again asserting its presence in Bangladeshi politics. The party, which does not recognize nationalism and advocates for the establishment of a state governed by Sharia law, has expanded its influence beyond Bangladesh, with branches in India, Pakistan, the UK, and even Africa.
Tiger’s Dragon Connection
September 03, 2024
Historically, Bengal has always been a pivotal link between South Asia and East Asia, primarily due to its strategic geo-economic position. With ancient trade routes connecting Bengal to China both by land and sea, this region, once encompassing areas like Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet, the Seven Sisters of Northeast India, and Burma, has long served as a bridge between the East and West. In recent times, Bangladesh, the successor of Bengal, is once again finding itself at the center of global connectivity due to its geographical significance—particularly in the eyes of China.
Student Oppression and Missing Links in Bangladesh: A Nation in Crisis
August 04, 2024
In Bangladesh, a severe crisis has unfolded, resembling a wartime situation. Despite numerous deaths of unarmed students during peaceful demonstrations, the Hasina administration continues to cling to power, employing tactics akin to those seen in conflict zones like Kashmir and Palestine.
Hasina’s Blame Game
August 04, 2024
Bangladesh's political situation remains volatile after the Hasina administration imposed a curfew and deployed all forces, including the Army, to suppress student protests. Sheikh Hasina deployed an army known for earning foreign currency and honor as the highest number of participants in the UN Peace Mission.
Hasina Administration’s Deadly Crackdown on Bangladeshi Students
July 26, 2024
Bangladesh is experiencing severe brutality as the student death toll surpasses 200, according to international news agencies citing hospital sources., while Daily Prothom Alo reported the death toll till July 23 is 200. The students were protesting the reinstatement of a discriminatory government job quota system by the High Court. The movement began at Dhaka University, where many students come from lower and middle-class families and rely on government jobs for employment.
What's Happening in the American Election
July 16, 2024
The American election is an ongoing process where officials are elected through primaries across the states for both Republican and Democratic parties. This process includes the nomination of Presidents from the parties. After a year-long campaign, Donald Trump was nominated by the Republican National Convention on July 15, just two days after a near-miss assassination attempt on him.
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