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Shafi Md Mostofa

Shafi Md Mostofa

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Revolution and Rivalry: Can Bangladesh Escape Its Illiberal Past?

Bangladesh’s entrenched political culture, rooted in decades of illiberal democracy, violence, and bad governance, casts a long shadow.

09.01.2025 9

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Shafi Md Mostofa

The Role of Bangladesh’s Military in the July Revolution and Its Historical Legacy

The military has been a central force in Bangladesh’s history, particularly in its tumultuous political landscape from independence in 1971 until...

01.01.2025 10

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Shafi Md Mostofa

Bangladesh-India Relations at Stake: The Way Forward

Bangladesh and India share a complex relationship characterized by historical camaraderie and recurring tensions. This intricate interplay of...

12.12.2024 10

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Bangladesh’s Cyber Radicalization Crisis

On August 5, 2024, a student-led revolution ended Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year authoritarian rule in Bangladesh. Despite the regime’s “ zero tolerance ”...

03.12.2024 20

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Hasina’s Failed Pursuit of the China Model 

The ousted Bangladeshi prime minister failed to replicate China’s success for two critical reasons: ideological disconnect and economic decline.

09.11.2024 4

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The Repression of Muslim Identity and the Rise of Conservative Islam in Bangladesh

The imposition of secularism by the ruling elites catalyzed a conservative backlash that has continued to shape the religious and political...

02.11.2024 2

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The Fall of Secular Bengali Nationalism

Post-revolution Bangladesh is undergoing a decisive ideological shift away from the secularism that has defined much of its post-independence...

23.10.2024 8

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Can the Interim Government Ensure Justice and Bring Radical Changes in Bangladesh?

One of the primary reasons for skepticism lies in the historical context of governance in Bangladesh.

15.10.2024 10

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Shafi Md Mostofa

The Fall of Sheikh Hasina and the Potential Rise of a Radical Political Pariah in Bangladesh

Hasina’s Awami League has already been ousted from mainstream politics. Will it end up on the path toward violent extremism and strategic...

03.10.2024 20

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Shafi Md Mostofa

Breaking the Sacred: How a Student-Led Revolution Ended Hasina’s Authoritarian Rule

By dismantling the regime’s sacrosanct narratives – of both the Hasina family and the War of Independence – students directly challenged the...

12.09.2024 3

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Shafi Md Mostofa