Rounaq Jahan

Rounaq Jahan is a political scientist, author and Distinguished Fellow, Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).

Remembering Roushan Jahan: My sister, teacher, comrade

Roushan Jahan, one of the pioneer researchers on women’s empowerment, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. She was my sister, four years older than me, and the firstborn amongst six siblings. She was a born teacher, and when I was growing up, I completely relied on her to give answers to al

1m ago

Remembering Badruddin Umar: An inspiring scholar

He was a true scholar, a delightful conversationalist, and an uncompromising social activist.

3m ago

The challenge of breaking away from past undemocratic practices

The dramatic downfall of Sheikh Hasina’s regime has given rise to high hopes, particularly amongst the youth.

9m ago

What message has journalist Rozina Islam’s imprisonment sent us?

It has been nearly two weeks since the shocking news about journalist Rozina Islam’s harassment and imprisonment jolted our conscience.

4y ago

Bangladesh at 50: Some reflections

For our generation, who grew up when the Bengali nationalist movement was gaining momentum and witnessed the genocide and National Liberation War of 1971, the golden jubilee celebration of Bangladesh is a time for both celebration and reflection.

4y ago

Challenges to Democracy: Old and New

Three decades ago, after the collapse of the Soviet Union and overthrow of military regimes in different countries of Asia, Africa and Latin America, we were all talking about the “third wave” of democracy.

5y ago
November 10, 2025
November 10, 2025

Remembering Roushan Jahan: My sister, teacher, comrade

Roushan Jahan, one of the pioneer researchers on women’s empowerment, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. She was my sister, four years older than me, and the firstborn amongst six siblings. She was a born teacher, and when I was growing up, I completely relied on her to give answers to al

September 11, 2025
September 11, 2025

Remembering Badruddin Umar: An inspiring scholar

He was a true scholar, a delightful conversationalist, and an uncompromising social activist.

March 6, 2025
March 6, 2025

The challenge of breaking away from past undemocratic practices

The dramatic downfall of Sheikh Hasina’s regime has given rise to high hopes, particularly amongst the youth.

June 7, 2021
June 7, 2021

What message has journalist Rozina Islam’s imprisonment sent us?

It has been nearly two weeks since the shocking news about journalist Rozina Islam’s harassment and imprisonment jolted our conscience.

March 26, 2021
March 26, 2021

Bangladesh at 50: Some reflections

For our generation, who grew up when the Bengali nationalist movement was gaining momentum and witnessed the genocide and National Liberation War of 1971, the golden jubilee celebration of Bangladesh is a time for both celebration and reflection.

September 15, 2020
September 15, 2020

Challenges to Democracy: Old and New

Three decades ago, after the collapse of the Soviet Union and overthrow of military regimes in different countries of Asia, Africa and Latin America, we were all talking about the “third wave” of democracy.