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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
February 14, 2025

Debunking the Myth of Foreign Meddling in Bangladesh’s Monsoon Revolution

By Shahadat Swadhin
Unpacking the sensational – and implausible – accusations made by a former U.S. State Department official.

February 05, 2025

Lost Votes, Broken Trust: Understanding Gen Z’s Disenchantment with Elections in Bangladesh

By Shahadat Swadhin
A new survey finds that three-quarters of youth in Bangladesh have never voted in any national election – and asks them why.
January 15, 2025

Can Hasina’s Awami League Make a Comeback in Bangladesh’s Next Election?

By Shahadat Swadhin
The Awami League is unlikely to make a swift comeback in Bangladesh's political landscape

December 24, 2024

From Revolution to Reform: The Rise of a Youth-Led Political Party in Bangladesh

By Shahadat Swadhin
As the National Citizens’ Committee evolves into a political party it will face challenges establishing its own place in a deeply polarized political arena.

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

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