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Zillur Rahman

71 pieces by Zillur Rahman on the CGS website.

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After July: A Fragile Transition, A Nation in Waiting

Zillur Rahman Published 2 August 2025

One of the most significant political upheavals in Bangladesh's recent history occurred during the July uprising, which took place only a year ago. After years of…

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Bangladesh and India’s New Strategic Dilemma

Zillur Rahman Published 3 July 2025

A new phase of distancing between Bangladesh and India has been brought on by recent changes in bilateral trade along their shared border. Although India has…

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Trump, Trade Wars, Tariffs, and A New World Order

Zillur Rahman Published 19 March 2025

Recently, we've seen many news headlines regarding US President Donald Trump's plans to reduce the federal government and eliminate funding for organisations like the United States…

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India, US both need a stable Bangladesh

Zillur Rahman Published 25 September 2024

Before returning to Bangladesh and assuming the mantle of leading the interim government, Nobel Laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus, in an interview with India's NDTV, stated that…

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Conceit Comes Before The Fall

Zillur Rahman Published 12 September 2024

THE word ‘Razakar’ originates from Arabic and translates to ‘volunteer’ in English. On August 2, 1971, during the height of Bangladesh’s liberation war, the then-governor of…

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An Ambassador’s Legacy

Zillur Rahman Published 9 August 2024

By the time the former US ambassador to Bangladesh, Peter Haas, concluded his term, the nation was already a powder keg. Just a few days after…

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Saint or Interloper: Haas and US Foreign Policy

Zillur Rahman Published 26 June 2024

Recently news broke from confidential sources in diplomatic channels stating that the US ambassador to Bangladesh, Peter Haas, is resigning from the State Department as a…