Shafiq Rahman

The author teaches media and communication at a college in the US.

How social media breeds social movements

Observers in Bangladesh are still grappling to figure out the sudden and powerful student movement that paralysed the capital city over a demand for safe roads.

6y ago

Politics of “base” and its victims

FIFA World Cup is undoubtedly the most covered media event throughout the world. While American media covered football matches here and there, one particular story dominated the media for the past few weeks: separation of children from their parents in the US-Mexico border.

6y ago

Towards a 'broad enough view' of social media

Mark Zuckerberg, the Facebook CEO, rarely speaks in public. But recently he spoke before US Congress for hours.

6y ago

America's lethal gun status quo

Nineteen-year-old Nikolas Cruz arrived at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, in an Uber at 2:19pm on Wednesday, February 14. He carried a duffel bag in which he hid his semiautomatic AR-15 rifle. He entered the school building, pulled his weapon out and randomly shot people on a whim. Seventeen people, mostly students, were killed in the carnage.

6y ago

Citizen ‘Muslim’ in Trump's America

Muslims have been on the receiving end of bigotry, prejudice and assault since Donald Trump began running for the office of the President of the United States.

6y ago

9/11 and the collective memory of Muslims

Another 9/11 anniversary has just passed almost quietly. In the United States, the day was observed with usual rites and rituals.

7y ago

Islamic extremism: The elephant in the room

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's so-called 'Arab-Islamic-American' summit in which US President Donald Trump addressed heads of

7y ago

How media can survive the Trump assault

Relations between President Donald Trump and the US press is rocky, to say the least. It began during election campaign. Many

7y ago
August 10, 2018
August 10, 2018

How social media breeds social movements

Observers in Bangladesh are still grappling to figure out the sudden and powerful student movement that paralysed the capital city over a demand for safe roads.

June 23, 2018
June 23, 2018

Politics of “base” and its victims

FIFA World Cup is undoubtedly the most covered media event throughout the world. While American media covered football matches here and there, one particular story dominated the media for the past few weeks: separation of children from their parents in the US-Mexico border.

April 29, 2018
April 29, 2018

Towards a 'broad enough view' of social media

Mark Zuckerberg, the Facebook CEO, rarely speaks in public. But recently he spoke before US Congress for hours.

February 23, 2018
February 23, 2018

America's lethal gun status quo

Nineteen-year-old Nikolas Cruz arrived at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, in an Uber at 2:19pm on Wednesday, February 14. He carried a duffel bag in which he hid his semiautomatic AR-15 rifle. He entered the school building, pulled his weapon out and randomly shot people on a whim. Seventeen people, mostly students, were killed in the carnage.

December 6, 2017
December 6, 2017

Citizen ‘Muslim’ in Trump's America

Muslims have been on the receiving end of bigotry, prejudice and assault since Donald Trump began running for the office of the President of the United States.

September 17, 2017
September 17, 2017

9/11 and the collective memory of Muslims

Another 9/11 anniversary has just passed almost quietly. In the United States, the day was observed with usual rites and rituals.

June 1, 2017
June 1, 2017

Islamic extremism: The elephant in the room

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's so-called 'Arab-Islamic-American' summit in which US President Donald Trump addressed heads of

February 28, 2017
February 28, 2017

How media can survive the Trump assault

Relations between President Donald Trump and the US press is rocky, to say the least. It began during election campaign. Many

May 29, 2016
May 29, 2016

Breaking the Backbone

It’s cliché to say that education is the backbone of a society, but sometimes it's imperative that we remind ourselves of the

May 12, 2016
May 12, 2016

US Media: Free but not trustworthy?

Turning news into entertainment not only benefits the corporations financially but also help ruling elites maintain the status quo...