Zafar Sobhan
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Founder Editor @CounterpointBD
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Joined April 2015
This has been my feed for the last 24 hours. It’s beyond parody. https://t.co/ye623vzqxJ
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A generational shift in African leadership? The Traoré experiment raises big questions for the Sahel. 🔗 Link in the comment
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Here’s another sign that India may be beginning to rethink New Delhi’s unwavering support for Hasina and her party. First NSA Doval’s statement, then a tepid MEA reaction to the verdict, then Chellaney and others distancing from Hasina. Now this. https://t.co/MUmkn0CWSM
deseret.com
South Asian leaders have a historic opportunity to change the trajectory of Indo-Bangladesh relations. Here's why that matters to the rest of the world.
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Why do conspiracy narratives gain traction? And how do they shape public understanding of political events? This article explores the broader ecosystem of misinformation and the challenges of countering it. 🔗 Link in the comment
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Unprecedented evidence. International investigations. A historic ruling. Could this ICT verdict reshape Bangladesh’s future? Read more: [link in the comment]
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Sovereignty isn’t about isolation — it’s about strategy. Bangladesh can strengthen its position through smart, balanced engagement with major powers. 🔗 Link in the comment
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When a man crosses lines, he gets redemption. When a woman does, she gets a tribunal. This isn’t justice — it’s control. 🔗Link in the comment
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97% of young Bangladeshis plan to vote in 2026. 62% feel hopeful. A new democratic energy is rising. Full story: [link in the comment]
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Mature and statesmanlike. Maybe we shouldn’t take the fulminations of superannuated diplomats and know-nothing talking heads as official policy?
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A reflective look at the Tribunal’s judgment and what it means for justice and institutional accountability in Bangladesh. 🔗 [link in the comment]
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The judgment of the Tribunal is not only a sentence against one person; it is a declaration that no one, however powerful, stands above the law of the Republic. The arc of justice has finally bent toward Bangladesh. — Sultan Md Zakaria in Counterpoint https://t.co/jtRArV7wJC
counterpointbd.com
The judgment of the Tribunal is therefore not only a sentence against one person; it is a declaration that no one, however powerful, stands above the law of the Republic. The arc of justice has...
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Look on my works, ye Mighty, and Despair! Sheikh Hasina set up the International Crimes Tribunal to try war criminals. It was criticised for its political bias and lack of judicial standards. And now the same court has tried and sentenced her to death without due process.
BREAKING: Hasina sentenced to death for crimes against humanity 🔴 LIVE updates: https://t.co/zE8Xd4SHCV
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A significant ruling arrives amid a delicate national transition. Here’s a balanced look at the surrounding pressures and public concerns. Link in the comment #Counterpointbd #currentaffairs
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The case against the death penalty. Do you agree or disagree? Justice for Crimes Against Humanity Demands Abolishing the Death Penalty
counterpointbd.com
Ending the death penalty and ensuring fair trials would not weaken the pursuit of accountability -- it would strengthen it. In doing so, Bangladesh’s long-awaited reckoning with the past could become...
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Today's verdict could rewrite Bangladesh’s democratic destiny Judgment Day for Hasina
counterpointbd.com
Today's verdict could rewrite Bangladesh’s democratic destiny
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If you want to better understand the tactics being used in the @albd1971 disinformation take a moment and read this. Goebbels would be proud of Nowfel, Arafat and others. https://t.co/nVkGxCwQyg
counterpointbd.com
The RT interview came in the midst of a concerted public relations blitz by Hasina and her supporters, which included a number of interviews from the deposed Prime Minister to friendly Indian media...
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Rebuilding democracy begins with listening and inclusion. A balanced reflection on the importance of trust in transitional periods. #Counterpointbd #CivicDialogue
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Climate challenges are real—but so are poverty, disease & inequality. COP30 needs balance. #ClimatePolicy #COP30 #Counterpointbd
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West Bengal is really the Northern Ireland of India* - Same division by religion - Same Confusion, why not part of the original homeland. - Sinn Fein, Irish Nationalism & Swadeshi movement for Bengali Nationalism both started 1905. - Same confusion Bengali or Indian first. Irish
Bengal is really the Ireland of India >Obsessed with potatoes >Had a famine cz of colonialism >Make good music >Associated with vaguely lefty politics
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