Faridul Alam

Dr Faridul Alam lives in and writes from New York City, US.

Challenges abound for the interim government, but sound policymaking can help

With thoughtful policymaking and a commitment to leaving a credible legacy, this administration can transform a period of uncertainty into a moment of renewal.

1w ago

Philosophy’s role in bridging societal divides

Philosophy’s literary turn encourages relentless self-reflection, enabling it to navigate shifting social landscapes with agility and purpose.

2w ago

Bread before ballots and rice before reforms

The government must recognise that when push comes to shove, the conditions of existence precede any abstract promises of progress or growth.

2w ago

BNP’s unfolding strategic stance: Straddling the aftermath of a revolutionary ‘event’ and realpolitik

BNP's strategic choices in the wake of the July uprising reveal a tension between preserving continuity and embracing transformative potential.

1m ago

Between a rock and a hard place

Crony capitalism and the quest for reform in Bangladesh's governance

1m ago

July 2024 uprising: The lions need their own historians

It is inspiring to see Gen Z carving out its own pathway by taking concrete actions rather than resorting to empty rhetoric

3m ago

Of translation

The challenge of untranslatability is something that the translator has to contend with throughout the process of the enterprise.

9m ago

The question of translation

There is no denying the truism that translation historically served the best interest of the colonisers.

1y ago
November 30, 2024
November 30, 2024

Challenges abound for the interim government, but sound policymaking can help

With thoughtful policymaking and a commitment to leaving a credible legacy, this administration can transform a period of uncertainty into a moment of renewal.

November 21, 2024
November 21, 2024

Philosophy’s role in bridging societal divides

Philosophy’s literary turn encourages relentless self-reflection, enabling it to navigate shifting social landscapes with agility and purpose.

November 19, 2024
November 19, 2024

Bread before ballots and rice before reforms

The government must recognise that when push comes to shove, the conditions of existence precede any abstract promises of progress or growth.

November 6, 2024
November 6, 2024

BNP’s unfolding strategic stance: Straddling the aftermath of a revolutionary ‘event’ and realpolitik

BNP's strategic choices in the wake of the July uprising reveal a tension between preserving continuity and embracing transformative potential.

October 25, 2024
October 25, 2024

Between a rock and a hard place

Crony capitalism and the quest for reform in Bangladesh's governance

August 27, 2024
August 27, 2024

July 2024 uprising: The lions need their own historians

It is inspiring to see Gen Z carving out its own pathway by taking concrete actions rather than resorting to empty rhetoric

February 18, 2024
February 18, 2024

Of translation

The challenge of untranslatability is something that the translator has to contend with throughout the process of the enterprise.

September 30, 2023
September 30, 2023

The question of translation

There is no denying the truism that translation historically served the best interest of the colonisers.