Opinion Programmes

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

    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 opposition parties. […]

  • Will India return Sheikh Hasina to Bangladesh?

    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 Bangladesh’s Chief […]

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

    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, faces the […]

  • Immigration consultant on Trump’s immigration crackdown

    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 many critics […]

  • Bangladesh unrest: uncharted political turmoil

    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

    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.

  • Ilias Kanchan: ‘We have some problems in our country’

    1 year ago | Rukshana Hashi Sonia talks to the Bangladeshi actor and activist, Ilias Kanchan, about some of the problems facing Bangladesh, including traffic awareness and road safety. Ilias Kanchan, born Idris Ali in 1956 in Kishoreganj, Bangladesh, is a celebrated actor and social activist. He starred in over 350 films, […]

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

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

  • Dr Hanif Miah on cultural diversity

    1 year ago | Nur Absar talks to Dr Hanif Miah, an Associate Professor at the Department of Sociology at the University of Chittagong in Bangladesh, about cultural diversity and culture shock. Learn more Why Islam is not Compatible with Communism?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiRSqgQ0o30 China’s vanishing mosques – BBC Newshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DewWSGTwOXo Culture‘The way of life, especially […]

  • Spain, Ireland and Norway recognise Palestinian statehood

    2 years ago | Nur Absar talks to Md. Monir Uddin about Spain, Ireland and Norway’s recognition of Palestinian statehood. Spain, Ireland, and Norway have formally recognised Palestinian statehood—a move that marks a significant shift in their foreign policies amid the enduring Middle East conflict. The decision affirms Palestine’s aspiration for independent […]