Counterpoint Generations | Episode 4
A timely conversation on media, culture, and power, as Professor Rehman Sobhan and Zafar Sobhan reflect on recent events shaping Bangladesh’s democratic landscape.
Episode 4 at a glance:
- Examination of recent attacks on cultural and media institutions, including The Daily Star, Prothom Alo, and Chhayanaut.
- Discussion on what these incidents signal for press freedom and cultural expression in Bangladesh.
- Analysis of the interim government’s response and questions around accountability and state capacity.
- Exploration of whether such attacks reflect spontaneous unrest or coordinated action.
- Reflections on intimidation, democratic space, and the role of institutions in public life.
- Conversation on Tarique Rahman’s return to Bangladesh and its implications for party politics.
- Broader assessment of opposition dynamics during a period of political uncertainty.
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