News & Current Affairs

  • Can Bangladesh overcome political tensions to build a new future?

    1 year ago | Susmita Jebin sits down with broadcast journalist Bulbul Hasan to explore Bangladesh’s key reform efforts, dissect government strategies, and unravel the complex dynamics between opposition parties.

  • What does Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami really want?

    28 mins • 1 year ago | Susmita Jebin interviews Barrister Muhammad Abu Baker Siddique Molla – aka Abu Baker Molla, the spokesperson for Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami in Europe – to delve into Bangladesh’s pivotal reform initiatives, analyse the intricacies of government strategies, examine the interplay among various opposition parties, and outline what Bangladesh […]

  • Bangladesh’s reforms and election insights: a conversation with Masud H Khan

    22 mins • 1 year ago | Susmita Jebin interviews Masud Hasan Khan, a seasoned journalist formerly with BBC Bangla, delving into Bangladesh’s pivotal reform initiatives and the highly anticipated national election slated for December 2025 to June 2026. Their conversation also explores the intricacies of government strategies and the interplay among various […]

  • Will India return Sheikh Hasina to Bangladesh?

    5 mins • 1 year ago | Susmita Jebin speaks to Molla Mahfujul Islam aka Molla Mahfuz Isalm, about the extradition of Sheikh Hasina to Bangladesh. At the recent BIMSTEC summit in Bangkok, Thailand, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the issues of Sheikh Hasina’s extradition and minority rights during his meeting with the […]

  • Can Muhammad Yunus overcome the legacy of Hasina’s rule and deliver on reform promises?

    34 mins • 1 year ago | Susmita Jebin sits down with Mahidur Rahman, a member of the Chairperson’s Advisory Council of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), to discuss the country’s crucial reform plans and the much-anticipated national election in late 2025 or early 2026. Muhammad Yunus, now the interim leader of Bangladesh, […]

  • Immigration consultant on Trump’s immigration crackdown

    19 mins • 1 year ago | Md Mahbobul Alam (Toha), an immigration consultant, gives his views on Trump’s immigration actions. President Donald Trump’s immigration policies were a pivotal element of his administration’s agenda. These policies have been highly contentious and have seen numerous revisions. They have ignited extensive debate and protests, with […]

  • Bangladesh unrest: uncharted political turmoil

    21 mins • 1 year ago | Susmita Jebin speaks with Sahidul Islam, a journalist from Prothom Alo, about the Awami League’s downfall and the challenges facing the interim government.

  • After Hasina’s ouster: cautious optimism for Bangladesh’s future

    22 mins • 1 year ago | Susmita Jebin speaks to Md Shahidul Islam Fahim (higher council member, Gono Odhikar Parishad) about Hasina’s downfall and the challenges facing the interim government.

  • Privacy and security: a major concern in today’s digital age

    19 mins • 1 year ago | Susmita Jebin speaks to Mahathir Mohammad about Bangladesh’s controversial Cyber ​​Security Act.

  • Myanmar: violence spills over into Bangladesh

    13 mins • 2 years ago | Dr Anisur Rahman gives his views on the fighting in Myanmar. Recorded 10 February 2024 …more