In this episode, Jon Danilowicz and Zafar Sobhan sit down with Dr Shamaruh Mirza for a wide-ranging and insightful conversation on India–Bangladesh relations, questions of justice and reconciliation, and what lies ahead as the country looks toward the upcoming elections.
In the fifth episode of Counterpoint Generations, Counterpoint Editor Zafar Sobhan and Professor Rehman Sobhan step back from daily headlines to reflect on history — focusing on the great homecomings, returns, and janazas that have shaped Bangladesh’s political and emotional landscape.
Tarique Rahman's Homecoming and New Political Alignments
Hadi dead. Daily Star and Prothom Alo Attacked. What Next?
A timely conversation on media, culture, and power, as Professor Rehman Sobhan and Zafar Sobhan reflect on recent events shaping Bangladesh’s democratic landscape.
In Episode 3 of Counterpoint Generations, Professor Rehman Sobhan and Zafar Sobhan revisit the 1971 Liberation War through rich personal memory and historical reflection, from turmoil to triumph.
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.
A thoughtful examination of leadership, party dynamics, and the unfinished story of parliamentary democracy in Bangladesh, as discussed by Rehman Sobhan and Zafar Sobhan.
Welcome to the first episode of Counterpoint Generations, a new Counterpoint original series where ideas, insights, and experiences meet across generations.
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.
