Md. Sultan Mahmud

Dr. Md. Sultan Mahmud, a Professor of Political Science, holds an M.S.S from Rajshahi University and a Ph.D. from a Bangladeshi institution. His research focuses on Bangladesh politics, political development, party politics, international affairs, the Liberation War of Bangladesh, peace and conflict, conflict resolution, and security studies.

October 19, 2026

Culture/Human Rights

Falling Crucifix Kills Ecuadorian Priest During Livestreamed Mass

Ecuadorian Catholic priest Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari was killed when a heavy crucifix and a statue of Jesus Christ fell from the wall behind the altar during a livestreamed Mass at the

Judiciary/Sri Lanka

‘I Apologise to the Maha Sangha’: Sirisena Admits Error in Gnanasara Pardon

Former Sri Lankan president Maithripala Sirisena has acknowledged a procedural error in the granting of a presidential pardon to Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, saying the relevant documents were not submitted to the Ministry of Justice and Prisons for approval before

October 19, 2026

Sri Lanka’s Buddhist Legacy Is Bigger Than Its Borders

Culture/Editor's Choice

Former president Ranil Wickremesinghe has called for stronger cooperation among Theravada Buddhist nations, declaring Anuradhapura a sacred centre for Buddhists across Asia. Highlighting centuries

Lula and Bolsonaro Trade Corruption Accusations in Brazil’s Final Election Debate

Diplomacy/Geopolitics

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro traded accusations of lying and corruption in their first presidential run-off debate

Who Gains from Bangladesh’s Anarchy and Violence?

July 29, 2024

Columns

Domestic peace and stability have been the key to national progress in every part of the world. The growth of civilization and prosperity in the West has been possible due to political

Mamata’s Water Policy: Bangladesh-India Friendship

June 28, 2024

Bangladesh/India

Recently, after discussions between Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a total of 10 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed between the two countries, including 7 new agreements and