Faridul Alam

Dr Faridul Alam is a former faculty member at the City University of New York (CUNY) and a licensed social work practitioner. He writes full-time on interdisciplinary issues, primarily through the lenses of postmodernism and postcolonialism.

Weaponising hunger: An anatomy of Israel’s war crime

It is a coordinated policy that uses food as leverage.

1d ago

What is the future of globalisation?

The future of globalisation hinges less on market logic than on political will.

1w ago

Trump’s Xanadu: Power, spectacle, and the mirage of control

Trump serves as a reminder of the fragility of power when built on illusion.

1m ago

How literature can dismantle patriarchy in Bangladesh and beyond

Gender-based violence is a symptom of entrenched patriarchy reinforced by sociopolitical and economic structures.

1m ago

The significance of March 7

March 7, 1971, remains a contested symbol in Bangladesh's shifting politics

3m ago

The impact of the language movement on our national psyche

The words crafted by Abdul Gaffar Chowdhury—"Amar Bhaiyer Rokte Rangano Ekushey February" (My brothers’ blood dyes the streets of 21st February)—encapsulate the very essence of Bangladesh’s identity,

3m ago

Reflections on the Israel-Hamas war in the wake of fragile ceasefire

The Israel-Hamas war exposes the complex intersection of power, ideology, and human suffering, with the ceasefire offering only a fleeting respite.

3m ago

The purloined escape

This process of redefining the nation would require confronting the fragmented meanings that linger in the wake of Hasina’s influence.

4m ago
June 4, 2025
June 4, 2025

Weaponising hunger: An anatomy of Israel’s war crime

It is a coordinated policy that uses food as leverage.

May 29, 2025
May 29, 2025

What is the future of globalisation?

The future of globalisation hinges less on market logic than on political will.

May 4, 2025
May 4, 2025

Trump’s Xanadu: Power, spectacle, and the mirage of control

Trump serves as a reminder of the fragility of power when built on illusion.

April 15, 2025
April 15, 2025

How literature can dismantle patriarchy in Bangladesh and beyond

Gender-based violence is a symptom of entrenched patriarchy reinforced by sociopolitical and economic structures.

March 7, 2025
March 7, 2025

The significance of March 7

March 7, 1971, remains a contested symbol in Bangladesh's shifting politics

February 21, 2025
February 21, 2025

The impact of the language movement on our national psyche

The words crafted by Abdul Gaffar Chowdhury—"Amar Bhaiyer Rokte Rangano Ekushey February" (My brothers’ blood dyes the streets of 21st February)—encapsulate the very essence of Bangladesh’s identity,

February 10, 2025
February 10, 2025

Reflections on the Israel-Hamas war in the wake of fragile ceasefire

The Israel-Hamas war exposes the complex intersection of power, ideology, and human suffering, with the ceasefire offering only a fleeting respite.

January 24, 2025
January 24, 2025

The purloined escape

This process of redefining the nation would require confronting the fragmented meanings that linger in the wake of Hasina’s influence.

January 6, 2025
January 6, 2025

The timeless art of translation

Protecting translation is a commitment to fostering empathy, understanding, and creativity in a globalised yet divided world.

December 16, 2024
December 16, 2024

Of Gulliver’s travels in America: A satire on the paradox of democracy

Gulliver observes government shutdowns—crises born of political posturing rather than necessity.