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  • Is Bangladesh finally ready for a democratic reset?

    12 min | 11 Jan 2026 Susmita Jebin interviews Mukhlesur Rahman Chowdhury – also known as Mukhles Chowdhury, a former adviser to President Iajuddin Ahmed – to examine Bangladesh’s major reform initiatives, the ongoing debate over whether dual citizens should be able to take part in national elections, whether Tarique […]

  • Data reveals shocking ethnic inequalities in UK infant mortality rates

    5 min | 8 Jan 2026 A deepening health crisis is unfolding in the UK. New data from NCMD, ONS, and GOV.UK expose stark ethnic disparities in infant mortality, with Black and some Asian babies facing significantly higher risks of death than White British infants. Pakistani newborns have the highest […]

  • UK immigration update: Sayem Khondoker

    14 min | 16 Nov 2025 Nur Absar speaks with A. S. M. Sayem Uddin Khondoker, a UK lawyer and non‑practising barrister, about the latest developments in UK immigration. They discuss changes to visa and settlement rules, including work visas, student visas, care‑worker visas, and the misuse of immigration regulations. […]

  • Tahmeena Sultana Mou on life, family & stardom

    30 min | 9 Nov 2025 Sonia speaks with Tahmeena Sultana Mou, a celebrated Bangladeshi actress and model renowned for her versatile performances in television dramas and her early success in modelling. Tahmeena launched her career in advertising under the direction of Afzal Hossain, swiftly earning recognition through a string […]

  • Watch in full: the ‘Ashik’ interview

    28 min | 12 Aug 2025 Syed Ashikur Rahman, widely known by his stage name Ashik, is a celebrated figure in Bangladesh’s music scene, particularly revered for his contributions to folk and Baul traditions. His extensive discography, spanning numerous albums and singles, reflects a deep commitment to preserving and reimagining […]

  • Can Bangladesh overcome its deepening political turmoil?

    15 min | 31 Jul 2025 In the aftermath of the Awami League’s dramatic fall from power, Bangladesh finds itself at a political crossroads. As the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus struggles to assert stability, questions loom over the nation’s democratic future. Susmita Jebin sits down with journalist Shahed […]

  • Is democracy evolving or eroding in Bangladesh?

    20 min | 2 Jul 2025 Susmuta Jebin interviews Dr Nazmul Ahsan Kalimullah to discuss the evolving landscape of democracy in Bangladesh. In this in-depth and candid conversation, Susmuta Jebin speaks with Dr Nazmul Ahsan Kalimullah—a respected academic and lieutenant colonel in the Bangladesh Army—about the shifting dynamics of democracy […]

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

    26 min | 2 Jun 2025 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.

  • Discover the power of Vitamin D: health insights with Dr Maliha Tabassum

    17 min | 10 May 2025 Nur Absar talks with Dr Maliha Tabassum about general health and the importance of Vitamin D. Dr Maliha Tabassum is a Bangladeshi doctor and creative polymath. With an MBBS from Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College and ongoing studies in psychiatry, she blends her medical expertise […]

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

    28 min | 5 May 2025 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 […]