Volume 4, Issue 1, contains a diverse set of articles. Ghulam Rabbani, in his article, illuminates the institutional roots of the economic and political crises in Bangladesh. He also explores the significance of the July Sonod in undertaking political reforms in Bangladesh.
Causes and consequences of mass movements against authoritarian rule vary across countries. Habib Siddiqui explores the outcomes of mass movements in Bangladesh and Nepal. In particular, he reflects on why the Gen-Z had a better electoral success in Nepal and not in Bangladesh and the lessons that Bangladesh’s Gen-Z can learn from Nepal.
Bangladesh remains one of the most corrupt countries in the world. There is a huge cognitive dissonance between the promise of ruling governments and the realities concerning corruption. Habib Zafarullah encapsulates the social and political causes of the persistence of corruption in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh is now less dependent on Western aid and loans. However, civil society organizations (CSOs) in Bangladesh still depend on Western material and intellectual resources. Mohammad Mizanur Rahman narrates how Western resource dependent CSOs have become an instrument for promoting Western agenda and regime change which may not be congruent with local or indigenous culture and aspirations. They have also become a barrier to the emergence of a competent developmental civil administration capable of autonomous policy decisions in national interest.
Dhaka is an over-crowded megacity, plagued by inadequate, uncomfortable modes of transportation. Marufa Alam reports the findings of a survey, which suggests that many participants will accept increases in fares for improved bus service. This is a significant finding for policymakers.
Bangladesh has achieved significant progress in primary school enrolment. Yet, educational inequity remains a pervasive problem, especially for children with low socio-economic status (SES). Syed Al Farabee, narrates his involvement in an organization called Sohochor which provides tutorial services and other educational materials for underprivileged children. Such endeavours are likely to promote intergenerational mobility in Bangladesh.
Many Bangladeshis have settled in major Canadian cities, including Vancouver. Sanzida Habib presents a profile of the Bangladesh Cultural Association in Vancouver. She describes various cultural activities organized by this association and reflects on how the Association can improve its activities by deliberately promoting inclusivity.
Mohammad Zaman narrates his professional journey as an international consultant involving projects in many countries, including Bangladesh. In this article, he reviews his book Anatomy of Resettlement and illuminates the realities of displacement and resettlement.
Kazi Sabbir Ahmed reviews his autobiographical book and provides glimpses into the lives of the Bangladeshi diaspora community in Toronto. He narrates the challenges and opportunities faced by first-generation Bangladeshi immigrants.
Mazharul Islam Taru, in his article, narrates the relationships and interactions between Rabindranath Tagore and Kazi Nazrul Islam, the two iconic figures in Bangla literature. He cites many examples and occasions to highlight their affections and mutual respects for each other which is unknown to many people.
Deadline for submission of articles, Global Bangladesh, Volume 4, Issue 2, is 15 June, 2026.
