May 31, 2025 1:52 am

Author: Dastagir Jahangir

“No Bloody Corridor”: A Defiant Military Rebuff to Yunus’s Interim Calculus.

Dastagir Jahangir | Editor, The Voice In the evolving political landscape of Bangladesh, one phrase has suddenly and decisively entered the national lexicon: “No Bloody Corridor.” It is not mere rhetoric—it is a resolute rejection. Delivered by Bangladesh’s Army Chief, General Waker-uz-Zaman, this powerful declaration slams the door shut on an interim government initiative led […]

Legitimacy doesn’t come from a photo—it comes from the people’s vote.

Legitimacy doesn’t come from a photo—it comes from the people’s vote. Macron’s Refusal: The Message the World Is Sending to the Yunus Government Is ClearDastagir Jahangir, Editor, The Voice Dr. Muhammad Yunus wanted a photo—a visual on the world stage, standing beside the President of France, that could symbolize international recognition for his interim administration […]

France’s Subtle Snub: Macron’s Refusal a Diplomatic Setback for Yunus

Dastagir Jahangir, Editor, The Voice The diplomatic circles of Europe and South Asia took note last week when French President Emmanuel Macron declined a bilateral meeting with Bangladesh’s interim adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus during the upcoming UN Ocean Conference in Nice. While the Élysée Palace formally cited scheduling constraints and the desire to keep bilateral […]

The General’s Dilemma: Can Waker Keep His Promise to the Nation?

By Dastagir Jahangir, Editor, The Voice On May 20, General Waker Uz Zaman, the Chief of Army Staff, is expected to address his officers at the Army Headquarters in full combat uniform—a symbolic moment that comes at a time of extraordinary tension within Bangladesh’s military and political establishment. But behind the call to arms lies […]

Washington Calls for Calm and Democracy Amid Rising Extremism in Bangladesh

Dastagir Jahangir,15 April 2025 | Washington, D.C. – During a routine press briefing on April 15, U.S. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce addressed growing international concerns regarding reports of escalating Islamist extremism and political instability in Bangladesh, allegedly under a “Yunus-backed regime.”In the briefing, journalist Dastagir Jahangir, editor of the U.S.-based news outlet TheVoice.news, referenced […]

Macron Calls for ‘Tough Measures’ to Force Russia into Ceasefire

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for “tough measures” to force Russia into a ceasefire. His call came after a devastating Russian missile attack on the Ukrainian city of Sumy. Macron emphasized increasing pressure on Russia to bring an end to the war. At least 34 people were killed in the Russian assault on the […]

Russian Ambassador Addresses Allegations of Submarine Tracking Sensors Near UK Waters

The Russian ambassador to the UK, Andrei Kelin, has responded to allegations that Russia has planted sensors in the seas around Great Britain to track UK nuclear submarines. While he did not deny the possibility of such tracking efforts, he dismissed concerns that these activities pose a threat to British security.Speaking in an interview, Kelin […]

President Trump’s Tariffs on Foreign Goods: A Strategic Move to Protect American Industry

Dastagir jahangir Washington D.C. — As President Donald J. Trump begins his second term in office, he is pushing forward with his signature “America First” economic policy—this time with even stronger measures aimed at rebalancing global trade. Regarded as the most popular U.S. president in recent history, Trump’s tariff strategy is already having a global […]

Has Yunus Surrendered to Modi—Or Is This the Dawn of a New South Asian Equation?

The recent meeting between Chief Adviser of Bangladesh’s Interim Government Dr. Muhammad Yunus and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stirred both speculation and serious geopolitical questions. In a region where symbolism is as potent as policy, this encounter has raised an essential debate: Has Yunus surrendered to Modi—or is he strategically repositioning himself amid […]

The Rise of Islamist Extremism in Bangladesh: Political Instability and Global Influences

Bangladesh, once celebrated for its tolerance and multiculturalism, is now facing a growing threat of Islamist extremism. This surge in radical ideology is being fueled by political instability, economic disparities, and the strategic maneuvering of both domestic and international players. The evolving situation raises questions about the roles of key figures such as Nobel laureate […]