বিভক্ত রাজনীতি এবং দ্বিখণ্ডিত জাতীয়তাবাদঃ স্বাধীন বাংলাদেশের পঞ্চাশ বছর (Divided Politics and Bifurcated Nationalism: Fifty Years of Independent Bangladesh) (original) (raw)

Written in 2021 the article "Divided Politics and Bifurcated Nationalism: Fifty Years of Independent Bangladesh" by Rajib Nandi and Aparajita De explores the complex identity of Bangladesh post-independence. It highlights the nation's struggle between secular Bengali nationalism and religious Muslim nationalism. Despite significant socio-economic progress, internal politics have been marked by religious polarization. The article discusses the historical context of Bangladesh's liberation, the role of language and culture, and the influence of military rule on religious identity. It also examines the impact of civil society and the youth, emphasizing the enduring tension between secularism and religious nationalism in shaping Bangladesh's future.