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Ikhtisad Ahmed

Why claims that Bangladesh will become a ‘Taliban state’ do not match reality

Patronage of hardline outfits by the Awami League allowed Islamism to enter the political mainstream. But it lacks widespread appeal.

Ikhtisad Ahmed
· Sep 30, 2024 · 09:00 am
‘Bangladesh: A Literary Journey’: An anthology that takes a stand against cultural elitism

From a socio-political perspective, this collection of stories edited by Rifat Munim is a reflective, critical and comprehensive volume.

Ikhtisad Ahmed
· Apr 13, 2024 · 11:30 am
In Bangladesh, a student’s murder opens a window on rising anti-India sentiment across the border

Abrar Fahad had expressed his concern about the one-sided nature of the agreements Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had signed with New Delhi earlier this month.

Ikhtisad Ahmed
· Oct 10, 2019 · 06:30 am

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