Volume 3, issue 2, includes articles that largely focusses on issues related to Bangladesh and the Bangladesh diaspora community.
The article by Mohit Ul Alam highlights the historical background of the July-August revolution in Bangladesh and the emergence of Dr. Yunus as the Chief Advisor of the Interim government. He forcefully debunks the arguments of critics who question the political expertise and legitimacy of Dr. Yunus. He calls for an objective perspective in analysing the present interim government led by Dr. Yunus.
Ruhul Amin in his article depicts the humble background of Abu Sayeed, a well-known martyr of the July-August revolution. He provides a vivid and personal account of the event on July 16, 2024, when Abu Sayeed sacrificed his life.
Rafia Khan, in her article, narrates a powerful and emotional story about her career paths: a first path- a comfortable life in Australia or a second path- an unpredictable and uncertain life in Bangladesh- a decision-making dilemma faced by many young members of the Bangladeshi diaspora community. Ultimately, she discovered the beauty, culture, and potential of Bangladesh and started a career in social entrepreneurship in Bangladesh. As the famous American poet Robert Frost would have said: she chose the path less travelled by; and hopefully, that would made all the difference.
Habib Siddiqui describes the historical events that led to annexation of Sikkim by India. He highlights the role of Indian intelligence agency, Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) in manipulating the political events in Sikkim. He also draws the lessons for India’s neighbouring countries from the annexation of Sikkim by India.
Professor Habiba Zaman, a long-term researcher on immigrant issues in Canada, illustrates the history of the Bangladesh diaspora community in Canada since the 1970s. She describes the challenges and opportunities faced by the Bangladeshi community in Canada. She also notes the role of Bangladeshi cultural organizations in maintaining and promoting Bangladeshi culture in Canada.
Major Emdadul Islam, based on his personal observations, illuminates the plight of the Rohingya people in Myanmar. He narrates the story of a Rohingya who, because of the Myanmar’s government policy of travel restrictions on Rohingyas, couldn’t visit from London. his father’s grave in Myanmar. He also describes the extreme discriminatory policy of Myanmar’s government which denied Rohingyas access to higher education.
Professor Kamal Uddin Ahmed, in his article, describes the growing economic relationships between Qatar and Bangladesh since the 1970s, especially involving the energy sector and migration of workers from Bangladesh to Qatar. The article also highlights the importance of the visit of professor to Qatar in April of 2025.
Mohammad Zaman, a noted anthropologist, provides a vivid account of the wildlife in Kenya and Tanzania, based on his travel to East Africa in July of 2024.
Note: The deadline for submitting articles for the third issue of Vol. 3 is September 15, 2025.
