Altaf Parvez

Altaf Parvez is a researcher of history.

Sher-e-Bangla and his political rivals

The most aggressive efforts to sideline him and remove him from the Chief Minister's office came from Suhrawardy.

1w ago

Faultlines of freedom: The complex ties of Jinnah, Suhrawardy and Gandhi

Suhrawardy’s popularity, unlike Jinnah’s, was rooted primarily in the regional sphere, though he enjoyed a strong base of mass support. Jinnah’s emergence as the architect of Pakistan owed considerably to Suhrawardy’s efforts, yet Suhrawardy, in turn, received comparatively little support from Jinnah.

1m ago

Evolving Myanmar situation calls for a new Rohingya policy

Should Bangladesh rethink its Rohingya policy and strategy?

2m ago

India, Myanmar, and the weight of regional instability on Bangladesh

Situation across our borders is reason for concern.

5m ago

‘Labour reforms must ensure a dignified life for workers’

Writer-researcher Altaf Parvez discusses the recommendations made by the Labour Reform Commission to improve the state of workers in the country, in a conversation with Monorom Polok of The Daily Star.

6m ago

How we go about the Bangla Spring now will define its future

Between “July 34-36”, Bangladesh saw the explosion of a united democratic desire among people of all classes and professions. The demand for democracy was the revolutionary desire then. Following on from that, establishing meaningful democracy is going to be the true revolutionary programme now. The world is now calling it the Bangla Spring—the spring whose graffiti has adorned the walls of Dhaka.

1y ago

How Maoism is still alive in India

Tagging anyone who is anti-establishment as “Urban Naxal” is the trend right now.

1y ago

10 FAQs about India's citizenship law

Even in Bangladesh, people are concerned about the CAA because of its perceived impact on the fate of Muslims.

1y ago
October 26, 2025
October 26, 2025

Sher-e-Bangla and his political rivals

The most aggressive efforts to sideline him and remove him from the Chief Minister's office came from Suhrawardy.

September 8, 2025
September 8, 2025

Faultlines of freedom: The complex ties of Jinnah, Suhrawardy and Gandhi

Suhrawardy’s popularity, unlike Jinnah’s, was rooted primarily in the regional sphere, though he enjoyed a strong base of mass support. Jinnah’s emergence as the architect of Pakistan owed considerably to Suhrawardy’s efforts, yet Suhrawardy, in turn, received comparatively little support from Jinnah.

September 4, 2025
September 4, 2025

Evolving Myanmar situation calls for a new Rohingya policy

Should Bangladesh rethink its Rohingya policy and strategy?

May 15, 2025
May 15, 2025

India, Myanmar, and the weight of regional instability on Bangladesh

Situation across our borders is reason for concern.

May 1, 2025
May 1, 2025

‘Labour reforms must ensure a dignified life for workers’

Writer-researcher Altaf Parvez discusses the recommendations made by the Labour Reform Commission to improve the state of workers in the country, in a conversation with Monorom Polok of The Daily Star.

October 10, 2024
October 10, 2024

How we go about the Bangla Spring now will define its future

Between “July 34-36”, Bangladesh saw the explosion of a united democratic desire among people of all classes and professions. The demand for democracy was the revolutionary desire then. Following on from that, establishing meaningful democracy is going to be the true revolutionary programme now. The world is now calling it the Bangla Spring—the spring whose graffiti has adorned the walls of Dhaka.

April 19, 2024
April 19, 2024

How Maoism is still alive in India

Tagging anyone who is anti-establishment as “Urban Naxal” is the trend right now.

March 28, 2024
March 28, 2024

10 FAQs about India's citizenship law

Even in Bangladesh, people are concerned about the CAA because of its perceived impact on the fate of Muslims.

February 24, 2024
February 24, 2024

How are guerillas in Myanmar raising their funds?

Since Myanmar's guerrilla groups are not listed as “terrorist” organisations in Europe and the US, supporters are facing no problems in raising public funds

February 17, 2024
February 17, 2024

Myanmar civil war deserves an intelligent response

Being concerned about the Myanmar conflict is understandable, but we cannot be fearful