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Afsan Chowdhury

Reporter · BD

Indexed articles, last 90 days
3
Latest publication
Sep 25, 2026
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Aug 15, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 25, 2026 · Afsan Chowdhury

    Bengal and Eco-determinism: Why East and West Bengal differs (opens the original)

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    Science is increasingly challenging history and sociology. In South Asia both disciplines form the basis of regional politics and the same in the name of socio-political identity but that era is under siege. Cultural definitions driving political thought is weakening and multiple strands are emerging. Significant segment of social forces still subscribe to this earlier model and social media plays a big role in that. Though religious content has become a much bigger player the wider framework re

  2. Article · Aug 29, 2026 · Afsan Chowdhury

    Dependent Bangladeshi intellectuals: Socio-historical roots (opens the original)

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    I was recently talking to a bunch of young scholars on various topics of their research and found that most are following paths and ways dug and built by previous era intellectuals. It's not like they were the giants of the mind of the past but the new generation talked more like a murid, a disciple, and not independent thinkers. Many already had advanced degrees and some were already into their ph.d track but it seemed they felt more comfortable in following a loyalist path rather than be confi

  3. Article · Aug 15, 2026 · Afsan Chowdhury

    From Ganja to Yaba: Footsteps of an unstoppable Journey? (opens the original)

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    How many addicts are there in Bangladesh? As per official data, the number is around 8 million, but health workers and NGOs estimate it to be nearer to 10 million. In other words, approximately 7-8% of the population are regular drug users. Researchers say that even this estimate falls short of reality, as it primarily accounts for visible social settings (such as university campuses and slums) and many are left out. The middle class, the vast rural populace and women remain largely unreached by

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