Author: Prof. Dr. Mijanur Rahman

Envy, Magical Realism and the Shahidul Zahir Controversy

Prof. Dr. Mijanur RahmanJune 30, 2026

A fierce debate has erupted across the cultural and social media landscapes of Bangladesh following a controversial interview by a highly prominent intellectual. In the interview, the academic dismissed the late, critically acclaimed fiction writer Shahidul Jadir as not even a “third-class author”. While digital spaces have erupted with defensive reactions and superficial trolling, a […]

The Psychology and Philosophy of Unwarranted Defamation

Prof. Dr. Mijanur RahmanJune 17, 2026

“Calumny is a vocabulary of toxic vapours which seeks to obscure the most brilliant virtues, if only for a brief moment; yet, once the air clears, the light inevitably breaks through again.” — Voltaire The parameters of human social and psychological existence are traditionally defined by familiar interactions, personal relationships, conflicts of interest, and emotional […]

National Canal Excavation Plan and River Dredging

Prof. Dr. Mijanur RahmanMay 17, 2026

The government has prioritised canal excavation as a major national programme, aiming to address multiple interconnected objectives including monsoon waterlogging reduction, groundwater recharge, irrigation support through natural pocket water bodies, environmental balance, and employment generation in rural economies. Under this initiative, the government has set a target to excavate 20,000 kilometres of canals over the […]

Border Fences Fail To Deliver True National Security

Prof. Dr. Mijanur RahmanMay 17, 2026

The construction of physical barriers along sovereign borders represents one of the oldest and most persistent chapters in the history of human civilisation. From antiquity to the contemporary era, nations have systematically erected walls to protect geographic integrity, deter unauthorised entry, and assert political sovereignty. In ancient times, the primary objective of these structures was […]