Counterpoint Generations | EP 2 | Professor Rehman Sobhan | Zafar Sobhan

A thoughtful examination of leadership, party dynamics, and the unfinished story of parliamentary democracy in Bangladesh, as discussed by Rehman Sobhan and Zafar Sobhan.

Dec 10, 2025 - 12:42
Dec 10, 2025 - 13:33

Episode 2 at a glance: 

  • How Tarique Rahman’s long absence shapes public perception and political expectations.

  • What Khaleda Zia’s declining health means for the BNP’s future.

  • Revisiting earlier elections and what they reveal about Bangladesh’s democratic evolution.

  • The 1991 election as a turning point in parliamentary politics.

  • Why Bangladesh has struggled to establish a fully effective democratic parliament.

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