🎧 Episode 4: BNP's Comeback? Old Giants in a New Game

All eyes are on the next national vote—but can Bangladesh deliver a free, fair election after so much turmoil? We lay out the saga of electoral reforms, voter‑ID dramas, and the Election Commission’s ...

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In an era of viral TikTok protests and real‑time fact‑checking, Bangladesh’s internet is both a megaphone and a battleground. We explore new digital laws, high‑profile shutdowns, and the rise of citiz...

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With Bangladesh at a crossroads, global heavyweights are jockeying for influence. We map the diplomatic chessboard—from New Delhi’s cautious overtures to Washington’s human‑rights concerns, Beijing’s ...

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The July Revolution was born in lecture halls and dorm rooms. Now, Dhaka University, Rajshahi University, and BUET are stirring once more. We tour student unions, hackathons, and street murals to meet...

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How did the Awami League, long dominant in Dhaka, lose its grip so suddenly? We conduct a forensic dive into the final weeks of Sheikh Hasina’s government: internal schisms, strategic missteps, and th...

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As Bangladesh’s streets erupted in protest, the lines between law enforcement and politics blurred. We examine how the police, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), and the army have navigated their roles...

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In the wake of rapid price hikes and a plunging Taka, Bangladesh’s economy is reeling under unprecedented strain. We unpack the causes and consequences of runaway inflation, the looming foreign‐exchan...

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This podcast episode examines the rise of new political forces in Bangladesh following the 2024 "July Revolution" that ousted Sheikh Hasina. It focuses primarily on the National Citizens Party (NCP), ...

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