The real test for Bengal is not whether Muslims find a party to vote for but whether Bengal can still imagine Muslims as co-authors of its political future.
The Muslim Question and the New Political Order in Bengal Read More »
When the state and the mob unite to censor history, democracy becomes a hollow word.
Writing in the Shadow of Fear Read More »
A comparative biography of two Islamic figures whose politics continue to shape the relationship between religion and politics in Bangladesh today.
Post-elections, Bangladesh must find a way to deal with its rejuvenated illiberal forces without infringing on democratic rights and by delivering on promises.
The Democratic Return and the Illiberal Question in Bangladesh Read More »
Bangladeshi authorities and the wider citizenry must deliver on the promise of a country that functions on the principles of egalitarianism and justice.
Bangladesh Must Protect Marginalised Communities Read More »
Bangladesh has always been a laboratory of paradox. It must, however, turn away from the retributive politics of the past and build a future in which its industrious, talented, and skilled people receive the governance they deserve.
Bangladesh: A Laboratory of Paradox Read More »
Islamists in Bangladesh have increased their attacks against Bauls and Sufis while the interim government stands by passively. We need to re-examine our concepts of tolerance and monotheism.
Monotheism, Certainty, and Baul Persecution in Bangladesh Read More »
Originally conceived in Hebrew and Greek traditions as words that offend deities, blasphemy has morphed in the present day into a battle of images and a cry of subjective emotional pain, which anyone can use against anyone to silence and dominate them.
The downplaying of pro-genocide far-right ultranationalist politics in Myanmar’s left-wing political and student activist circles reveals an unsettling political alliance.
The Querfront Politics in Myanmar: Oo Hla Saw, Burmese Left and the Rohingya Genocide Read More »
Trans-generational trauma does not only affect one’s psychology, behaviors, and mannerisms but also manifests in our bodies.
A Connection Between Two Invisibilities through Intergenerational Trauma Read More »
Bengali Muslim male identity has evolved over the years but has been fragmented, fluid, and politicized, reflecting tensions between secular modernity and religious tradition.
Between Piety and Politics: Bengali Muslim Masculinities in Bangladesh Read More »
