In this episode 07 of Counterpoint With Zafar Sobhan, host Zafar Sobhan is joined by sports commentator and founder of Shahnoor's Shot, Shahnoor Rabbani. The conversation explores the growth of sports media, the evolving football culture in Bangladesh, and the impact of digital platforms on modern sports journalism.
In this episode 06 of Counterpoint With Zafar Sobhan, host Zafar Sobhan is joined by Shayan Khan, Acting Editor of UNB and Executive Editor of Dhaka Courier. In this episode Zafar Sobhan, a football enthusiast engages in a discussion with Shayan Khan on the FIFA World Cup. From the selection to 32 teams and the tournament's evolution to the rise of emerging football nations, they explore what makes the World Cup the biggest sporting spectacle on earth. The conversation also covers their favorite teams, dark horses, standout players, and expectations for the tournament as...
In this episode 05 of Counterpoint With Zafar Sobhan, host Zafar Sobhan speaks with Bangladesh National Football Team Head Coach, Thomas Dooley. The conversation explores football development in Bangladesh, coaching philosophy, team performance, and the future of national football on the international stage.
In this episode 4 of Counterpoint With Zafar Sobhan, Zafar Sobhan speaks with Nazmul Ahasan, Executive Editor of Netra News, about contemporary political developments and the evolving media landscape. The discussion explores investigative journalism, accountability, and the role of independent media in informing the public.
This episode of Counterpoint features a one-on-one conversation between editor Zafar Sobhan and Daily Star senior staff correspondent Zyma Islam. Together, they explore the complex landscape of media freedom and plurality in Bangladesh, reflecting on their experiences through 15 years of the Sheikh Hasina regime, the interim government, and the early days of the BNP government
In Episode 3 of Counterpoint with Zafar Sobhan, Zafar Sobhan sits down with Palestinian Ambassador Yousef Ramadan for a powerful conversation on the ongoing crisis in Palestine, the geopolitical role of the United States and Israel, and the historical roots of the conflict.
In the debut episode of Counterpoint with Zafar Sobhan, Editor Zafar Sobhan sits down with Shafiqul Alam, Journalist and former Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh to discuss the Indian election and its implications for regional politics, democracy, and South Asia’s future.
