The Diplomat | Author

Jannatul Naym Pieal
Jannatul Naym Pieal is a Dhaka-based writer, researcher, and journalist with over a decade of experience in professional journalism.
He holds both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Mass Communication and Journalism from the University of Dhaka.
Pieal began his career as a cricket correspondent and has since expanded his expertise across various fields. He is currently a Senior Staff Feature Writer at The Business Standard, one of Bangladesh’s leading English-language newspapers. His work has been featured in numerous local and international publications.
His interests span a wide range of topics, including local and global politics, economics, society, sports, history, gender dynamics, technology, health, culture, literature, and human rights.
Beyond journalism, Pieal is a published author with ten books to his name. His research primarily focuses on Bangladesh’s media industry and its intersection with other academic disciplines.

March 14, 2025
A Bleak Future for Rohingya Refugees
By Jannatul Naym Pieal

February 20, 2025
The Complex Road to Extradition: Will India Agree to Send Sheikh Hasina Back to Bangladesh?
By Jannatul Naym Pieal

November 02, 2024
With an Eye Toward Indian American Votes, Trump Decries Violence in Bangladesh
By Jannatul Naym Pieal

October 16, 2024
How Hunger Drives Mass Uprisings in Bangladesh
By Jannatul Naym Pieal

October 01, 2024
Moonis Ahmar on the Future of Bangladesh-Pakistan Relations
By Jannatul Naym Pieal

September 07, 2024
After a Teenage Girl Is Killed on the Bangladesh-India Border, a War of Narratives Emerges
By Jannatul Naym Pieal

August 13, 2024
The Bad Blood Between Sheikh Hasina and the US
By Jannatul Naym Pieal

August 09, 2024
Why India Will Want Yunus to Stay in Power in Bangladesh
By Jannatul Naym Pieal

August 07, 2024
After Hasina’s Departure, Bangladesh’s Once-Ruling Awami League Stares at Political Bankruptcy
By Jannatul Naym Pieal

November 21, 2023
The Politics of India’s Cricket World Cup
By Jannatul Naym Pieal
