Tag: Sam Dalrymple

'Partitions of India are the root of many great conflicts today'

'Partitions of India are the root of many great conflicts today'

Azeema Anhar Humaira

In an exclusive interview with Counterpoint, Sam Dalrymple talks about his book Shattered Lands: Five Partitions and the Making of Modern Asia. He reflects on forgotten geographies and the near-misses of the past, and how hastily drawn borders still unsettle lives, loyalties and conflicts across South Asia and beyond.

Voting Poll

What is your opinion on the ouster of Dr. Ahsan Mansur as BB governor?

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What is your opinion on the ouster of Dr. Ahsan Mansur as BB governor?

Total Vote: 69

A good decision
7.2 %
A poor decision
63.8 %
No opinion
4.3 %
It should have been done differently
24.6 %

Do You Think the 13th National Elections Were Free and Fair?

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Do You Think the 13th National Elections Were Free and Fair?

Total Vote: 99

YES
68.7 %
NO
31.3 %

Will You Vote YES or NO on the Referendum?

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Will You Vote YES or NO on the Referendum?

Total Vote: 151

YES
65.6 %
NO
21.2 %
Not Sure/Undecided
7.3 %
What Referendum?
6 %

Will Tarique Rahman be a stronger leader without Begum Khaleda Zia’s shadow?

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Will Tarique Rahman be a stronger leader without Begum Khaleda Zia’s shadow?

Total Vote: 254

Yes, he’ll finally take the charge
29.9 %
No, her absence weakens his standing
23.6 %
It won’t make a difference
13 %
Too soon to tell
33.5 %

Will Tarique Rahman's return help bring stability to the country?

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Will Tarique Rahman's return help bring stability to the country?

Total Vote: 265

Yes
46 %
No
19.6 %
No, It will make things worse
10.9 %
I don't know
23.4 %

Do You Agree With the Verdict of the ICT on Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina?

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Do You Agree With the Verdict of the ICT on Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina?

Total Vote: 343

Yes
68.5 %
No
31.5 %

When Should the Referendum be Held?

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When Should the Referendum be Held?

Total Vote: 292

On the day of the General Election
45.5 %
Prior to the General Election
31.2 %
How about never? Is never good for you?
23.3 %

Do You Think Elections Will Be Held On Time In February 2026?

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Do You Think Elections Will Be Held On Time In February 2026?

Total Vote: 314

YES
78 %
NO
22 %

What do you think of the NCP refusing to sign the July Charter?

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What do you think of the NCP refusing to sign the July Charter?

Total Vote: 276

A correct, principled decision. They should not sign.
14.9 %
A good decision, but hope that they will sign between now and elections
14.9 %
No opinion or unsure
29.7 %
A poor decision. Politics is the art of compromise.
40.6 %

What best describes your view of the July Charter?

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What best describes your view of the July Charter?

Total Vote: 299

A vital, democratic reset
21.7 %
A good, but incomplete step
33.4 %
A waste of time/Unnecessary delay
12.7 %
Too soon to tell
12.7 %
Pure Theatre
19.4 %

If Elections Were Held Today Who would You Vote For?

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If Elections Were Held Today Who would You Vote For?

Total Vote: 405

BNP
32.8 %
Jamaat-e-Islami
13.8 %
NCP
11.1 %
Awami League
12.8 %
None of the Above
14.3 %
Undecided
6.7 %
Prefer Not to Say
4.9 %
Another Party
3.5 %

When Would You Like Elections to be Held?

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When Would You Like Elections to be Held?

Total Vote: 308

December 2025
9.7 %
February 2026
55.2 %
June 2026
4.9 %
December 2026
7.1 %
Only after sufficient reforms
19.2 %
How about never? Is never good for you?
3.9 %

How do you feel about the growing role of AI in Politics?

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How do you feel about the growing role of AI in Politics?

Total Vote: 283

AI can improve transparency
12.4 %
AI should only be limited to automated tasks
26.5 %
AI in politics poses a serious threat to democracy
45.9 %
No opinion/I don't know
15.2 %

Were the DUCSU polls fair?

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Were the DUCSU polls fair?

Total Vote: 313

Yes
51.8 %
No
23 %
I don't know
25.2 %

Do you agree with the banning of Awami League?

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Do you agree with the banning of Awami League?

Total Vote: 621

Yes
41.2 %
No
38.2 %
Yes, but it could have been done differently
18 %
No opinion / I don't know
2.6 %

When would you like the see the national elections?

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When would you like the see the national elections?

Total Vote: 511

As soon as possible
31.7 %
By the end of 2025
13.7 %
March 2026
20 %
June 2026
9.2 %
December 2026
7.4 %
Not before 2027
18 %

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