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Daily Naya Diganta (দৈনিক নয়া দিগন্ত)
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Why United Pakistan Failed Within Twenty-Five Years: Islam, Injustice and the Collapse of a Shared State
Islam provided the strongest bond between East and West Pakistan, but shared faith alone could not sustain unity without justice, democracy and equal citizenship. Military domination, regional inequality and linguistic exclusion steadily weakened that bond. The failure to transfer power after the 1970 election, followed by communal violence, military repression and India’s intervention, brought the union to an end in 1971. Pakistan’s leaders expected religion to preserve a state whose governance too often contradicted the principles they invoked.
After Hadi, the Silence Feels Dangerous
Where Do Bangladesh’s Real Military Risks Lie?
Bangladesh’s defence policy should reflect its actual security risks and economic capacity. This article argues that direct military aggression from India is unlikely, while instability in Myanmar presents more immediate border threats. Bangladesh should prioritise credible deterrence, maritime security and strong institutions, alongside investment in education, healthcare and skilled people. Any military alliance must be assessed against national interests, practical benefits and potential obligations. Lasting security depends on people, institutions, economic strength and national unity—not weapons alone.
The Rise of Bengali Nationalism in Pakistan After 1947
Bengali nationalism in Pakistan after 1947 developed through demands for linguistic recognition, fair representation, economic rights and regional autonomy. It did not begin as a rejection of Muslim identity or Pakistan itself. This article examines how inherited inequalities, centralised power, prolonged military rule and failures of political leadership deepened mistrust in East Pakistan. It also considers the constitutional significance and practical challenges of the Six-Point Programme, highlighting the failure to reconcile democracy, regional equity and national unity.
Bangladesh Should Join the Mecca Defence Pact—but on Its Own Terms
For Bangladesh, with its limited military capabilities but significant geostrategic and economic interests, a collective defence arrangement could serve as a force multiplier. However, the pact must strengthen Bangladesh’s security without diminishing its diplomatic autonomy.
Daily Naya Diganta (দৈনিক নয়া দিগন্ত)
Strong Standing Committees Are the Foundation of an Effective Parliament
Jinnah, the Two-Nation Theory and Pakistan: History Must Be Viewed as a Whole, Not in Fragments
This article examines Jinnah’s political legacy within its wider historical context, challenging the claim that he alone created the Two-Nation Theory. It acknowledges his mistake on the Bengali language question while emphasising his decisive role in securing Muslim political rights and establishing Pakistan.