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Shahadat Swadhin

Shahadat Swadhin

Shahadat Swadhin is a Bangladeshi journalist and scholar, presently affiliated as a research scholar in the Department of International Relations at South Asian University, New Delhi.

He holds an MA in International Relations from the same institution and an academic background in anthropology from Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka. His research encompasses geopolitics, forced migration, and South Asian regionalism, with a particular focus on Bangladesh’s evolving geopolitical dynamics. He has authored over 15 peer-reviewed academic articles in prestigious journals and presented his research at more than six international conferences.

Shahadat contributes to prominent platforms, including The Diplomat, the LSE South Asia blog, The Strategist, The Daily Star, and The Daily Sun. With three years of field experience in journalism in Dhaka, he has published more than 100 columns in Bangladeshi national dailies.

Posts by Shahadat Swadhin
December 06, 2024

Rumor Night: The Yunus Government’s Struggle With Disinformation in Post-Revolution Bangladesh

By Shahadat Swadhin
Disinformation, misinformation, and structured social media propaganda have posed significant challenges for Dr. Muhammad Yunus’ interim government in Bangladesh.

November 23, 2024

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on the BNP’s Vision for Bangladesh

By Shahadat Swadhin
The BNP’s secretary general says the party sees the mass uprising of July-August 2024 as “the emergence of a new opportunity to transform Bangladesh into a democratic state.” 
November 16, 2024

The Political Instrument­alization of Bangladesh’s Hindu Community

By Shahadat Hossain
Rather than addressing the challenges faced by Hindus, political parties – particularly the Awami League – have a history of politicizing their struggles.

November 05, 2024

Mahfuj Alam on Bangladesh’s Future

By Shahadat Swadhin
“We seek a political framework grounded in dignity, responsibility, and compassion.”

November 02, 2024

Influence of Islamist Political Parties in Bangladesh’s Post-Revolution Era:  Between Hype and Reality

By Shahadat Hossain
While Islamist political parties often form alliances with major parties for elections, new dynamics are emerging in the post-Hasina era.

October 08, 2024

How the Shahbagh-Hefazat Ideological Divide Is Influencing Post-Revolution Bangladesh 

By Shahadat Hossain
Despite the unity during the 2024 protest movement, old divisions between secular leftists and Islamists quickly resurfaced.
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