Doreen Chowdhury

Settler Culture and Politics of Mass Shootings in the US

On Jan. 21, 2023, all hell broke loose in Monterey Park, California, when a gunman opened fire in a crowded place. The residents were...

Police Killing and Systematic Racism in the US

Sayed Faisal was just another Bangladeshi expatriate who went to the US with his parents for a better life. Faisal was the only child...

KNF — A New Threat to Regional Security?

Bangladesh has launched a much-needed operation against Kuki-Chin National Front (KNF) in the Chittagong hill tract for a while now. For the last 6...

Unveiling the Dark Side of Microfinance

For many, microfinance is a celebrated concept to tackle poverty. While many others also argue against the idea that it would only sustain poverty....

‘Go Home’ Campaign of the Rohingya: Voice of the Defenseless-Stateless

“We don’t want to stay in the camps. Enough is enough. Let’s go home.” (Rohingya Community Leader, Sayed Ullah) Faced with uncertain future and global...

Dealing with the Impact of Global Energy Crisis on Bangladesh

Every country in the world is battling shortfall of generating power capacity. The world has been engulfed into a prolonged energy crisis owing to...

Padma Bridge: The Technological Sublime’s Impact on Local Economy and Regional Connectivity

After a decade of preparation, Bangladesh is finally opening its most anticipated infrastructure, the Padma Multipurpose Bridge. The 6.15 Kilometre Bridge will connect 21...

Minority Question in Bangladesh: ‘Distorted’ Reality?

The minority narrative about Bangladesh is largely dominated by violence against Hindus. The common arguments regarding this narrative focus on the declining Hindu population...

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