Hypothetical Scenario and Impact Analysis: The Departure of Dr. Yunus from Power in Bangladesh
Reading Time: 3 minutesWe explore the potential reactions and outcomes surrounding the departure of Dr. Muhammad Yunus, a towering figure in Bangladesh’s social and economic landscape, under two markedly different conditions: either a voluntary resignation or forced removal by the military. Given Dr. Yunus’s symbolic stature, the nature of his exit will profoundly Continue Reading
General Waker’s Dilemma: Questions of Authority, Accountability, and Allegiance in Post-Hasina Bangladesh
Reading Time: 4 minutesAs Bangladesh navigates a historic democratic transition under the stewardship of Nobel Peace Laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus, deep concerns have emerged surrounding the actions of General Waker-Uz-Zaman, the current Chief of Army Staff. His unmandated political manoeuvres, unsanctioned foreign contacts, and obstruction of transitional reforms raise urgent constitutional, strategic, and Continue Reading
Bangladesh at a Crossroads: Navigating Reform, Justice, and Political Stability
Reading Time: 4 minutesBangladesh is undergoing one of the most critical and complex transitions in its political history. The sudden fall of the Awami League’s decades-long hold on power in August 2024 has ushered in a fragile yet hopeful phase under the stewardship of Dr Muhammad Yunus. His interim government carries the heavy Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army chief faces backlash over political meddling
Reading Time: 4 minutesKey Highlights: On 21 May 2025, Bangladesh’s Chief of Army Staff, General Waker-uz-Zaman, delivered a tense and consequential address to senior military officers, urging that national elections be held by December of this year and publicly rejecting the controversial Rakhine corridor project with Myanmar. The speech exposed deep fissures within Continue Reading
Opposing the Disarmament of the Police: A Threat to Public Safety in Bangladesh
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe recent decision by the Advisory Council Committee on Law and Order to disarm regular police personnel by withdrawing lethal weapons, except for specialised units such as the Armed Police Battalion (APBn), raises significant concerns from a law enforcement and public safety perspective. As a defence sector professional with decades Continue Reading