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Jon Danilowicz and Zafar Sobhan discuss the IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings, global and domestic political developments, and the wider implications of conflict—from historical reflections on war to the current tensions surrounding Iran.
In this episode of “The J-Z Show,” hosts John Danilowicz and Zafar Sobhan examine the escalating tensions between the United States and Iran—and the fragile ceasefire currently at risk.
Tarique Rahman's Homecoming and New Political Alignments
Hadi dead. Daily Star and Prothom Alo Attacked. What Next?
The shooting of Osman Hadi becomes a lens through which Jon Danilowicz and Zafar Sobhan examine political violence, institutional accountability, and the deeper fault lines shaping Bangladesh’s current moment.
In Episode 10 of The J-Z Show, Zafar Sobhan and Jon F. Danilowicz take a close look at the unfolding situation around Khaleda Zia’s health and what her condition means for Bangladesh’s shifting political landscape.
A deep dive into the July Charter, referendum debates, and NCP’s roadmap for the coming national election.
Jon and Zafar talk with Dr. Saimum Parvez about Bangladesh’s shifting political landscape, the BNP’s evolving strategy, and what lies ahead in the country’s path to reform.
Jon and Zafar sit down with Nakibur Rahman to unpack Jamaat’s global positioning, the DUCSU upset, and what the Innovision Poll signals for Bangladesh’s next election.
Episode 5 of The J-Z Show compares Nepal’s Gen Z uprising to Bangladesh’s youth revolt, exploring common grievances, emerging political dynamics among students, and what these movements signal for the future.
Episode 4 of The J-Z Show unpacks Bangladesh’s political future, dissecting rumors of interim governments and military roles while exposing why conspiracy theories thrive in the absence of trust and transparency.
Episode 3 of The J-Z Show confronts Bangladesh’s “history wars,” asking whether the nation can ever move beyond the divides born of 15 August 1975.
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