Rounaq Jahan

Rounaq Jahan is a political scientist, author and Distinguished Fellow, Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).

What message has journalist Rozina Islam’s imprisonment sent us?

It has been nearly two weeks since the shocking news about journalist Rozina Islam’s harassment and imprisonment jolted our conscience.

2y ago

Bangladesh at 50: Some reflections

For our generation, who grew up when the Bengali nationalist movement was gaining momentum and witnessed the genocide and National Liberation War of 1971, the golden jubilee celebration of Bangladesh is a time for both celebration and reflection.

3y ago

Challenges to Democracy: Old and New

Three decades ago, after the collapse of the Soviet Union and overthrow of military regimes in different countries of Asia, Africa and Latin America, we were all talking about the “third wave” of democracy.

3y ago
June 7, 2021
June 7, 2021

What message has journalist Rozina Islam’s imprisonment sent us?

It has been nearly two weeks since the shocking news about journalist Rozina Islam’s harassment and imprisonment jolted our conscience.

March 26, 2021
March 26, 2021

Bangladesh at 50: Some reflections

For our generation, who grew up when the Bengali nationalist movement was gaining momentum and witnessed the genocide and National Liberation War of 1971, the golden jubilee celebration of Bangladesh is a time for both celebration and reflection.

September 15, 2020
September 15, 2020

Challenges to Democracy: Old and New

Three decades ago, after the collapse of the Soviet Union and overthrow of military regimes in different countries of Asia, Africa and Latin America, we were all talking about the “third wave” of democracy.

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