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.

How global economic governance entrenches dependence for countries like Bangladesh

In the first half of 2025, Bangladesh’s economic headlines have swung between cautious optimism and deepening alarm.

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The BRICS equation behind the Israel-Iran conflict

The Israel-Iran conflict is about who defines global legitimacy.

5d ago

The ethics of machine judgement and the post-human condition

In a world increasingly shaped by algorithms, decision-making is stripped of human nuance.

1w ago

How AI shaped the Iran-Israel 12-day war

Palantir Technologies, a US-based analytics firm, was publicly acknowledged to have strategic partnerships with Israel’s Ministry of Defence.

2w ago

Israel and the reinvention of bio-necro-politics

The weaponisation of humanitarianism is perhaps the most insidious aspect of Israel’s bio-necro-politics.

3w ago

Disinformation and the Israel-Iran conflict

In the unfolding Israel-Iran conflict, disinformation is not peripheral—it is central.

3w ago

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation and the politics of starvation

What we are witnessing in Gaza is the collapse of humanitarianism’s ethical core.

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Weaponising hunger: An anatomy of Israel’s war crime

It is a coordinated policy that uses food as leverage.

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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.

November 30, 2024
November 30, 2024

Challenges abound for the interim government, but sound policymaking can help

With thoughtful policymaking and a commitment to leaving a credible legacy, this administration can transform a period of uncertainty into a moment of renewal.

November 21, 2024
November 21, 2024

Philosophy’s role in bridging societal divides

Philosophy’s literary turn encourages relentless self-reflection, enabling it to navigate shifting social landscapes with agility and purpose.

November 19, 2024
November 19, 2024

Bread before ballots and rice before reforms

The government must recognise that when push comes to shove, the conditions of existence precede any abstract promises of progress or growth.