Category: OPINION

From Khagrachhari to CID Chief: The CHT Sees Control, Not Change

Split illustration showing Indigenous village life in the Chittagong Hill Tracts and Bangladesh CID police at a crime scene, highlighting tension between local communities and state authority.

Divided reality: life in the Chittagong Hill Tracts on one side, and state power through CID on the other. Illustration: The Times of Jumland. Bangladesh, Khagrachhari | March 18, 2026: On March 16, 2026, Mosleh Uddin Ahmed was appointed Chief of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). He is reportedly from Ramgarh in Khagrachhari. But in the […]

Özil’s Rohingya Visit and the Unheard Voices of the Chittagong Hill Tracts

Mesut Özil came to visit Rohingya in Bangladesh, playing for Germany during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Final match, with a portrait inset used for editorial illustration.

Mesut Özil during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Final. Image: Wikimedia Commons | Illustration: The Times of Jumland On February 19, 2026, former German international footballer Mesut Özil visited the Rohingya refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar. He toured camps in Ukhiya, including Balukhali Camp No. 9, met refugee families, and spent time with children. One of […]

If Passports Are Not Citizenship, Then What Are They?

Illustration of Bangladeshi passports placed over the Myanmar flag and a map of Bangladesh, symbolizing the Rohingya passport controversy and its impact on citizenship and overseas migration.

Illustration showing Bangladeshi passports against the backdrop of Myanmar and Bangladesh, highlighting legal and policy questions surrounding Rohingya passport renewals and overseas migration. Illustration: The Times of Jumland On January 29, 2026, Bangladesh’s Foreign Affairs Adviser, Md Touhid Hossain, announced that the government is issuing or renewing Bangladeshi passports for about 69,000 Rohingya people living in […]

Three Election Outcomes and the Future of the Chittagong Hill Tracts

Illustration showing a soldier and an Indigenous figure facing each other against the hills of the Chittagong Hill Tracts, symbolizing how Bangladesh’s 2026 election outcomes could impact security and daily life.

The illustration depicts the contrasting forces shaping the Chittagong Hill Tracts ahead of Bangladesh’s 2026 election, highlighting how political outcomes may affect security, land rights, and daily life. Illustration: The Times of Jumland Bangladesh is heading toward a national election. Many people are talking about who will come to power. But for the indigenous people of […]

US–Iran Talks in Oman: Nuclear Language, Proxy War Reality

Illustration showing a US eagle over a faded American flag with symbolic elements, representing US–Iran negotiations, proxy warfare, and regional security tensions.

Illustration highlighting the power dynamics behind the US–Iran talks, where nuclear diplomacy overlaps with proxy conflicts and regional security concerns involving Israel. Illustration: The Times of Jumland The United States and Iran started negotiations on Friday (today)  in Oman, as reported by both Iranian and international media. The talks were set to begin in the morning […]

When Foreign Signals Begin Influencing Bangladesh’s Electoral Politics

Illustration of Pakistan and Bangladesh maps connected by arrows forming a heart shape, symbolizing mutual political signaling during an election period.

The illustration showing symbolic political signaling between Pakistan and Bangladesh during a sensitive election period. Illustration: The Times of Jumland Bangladesh is currently absorbed in election rallies, posters, candidate debates, and daily political noise. In the middle of this attention rush, an important political signal passed quietly. Most people did not notice it. It did not come […]

Why a U.S. Attack on Iran Is Taking Longer and Why That Matters

U.S. naval warships, military aircraft, and helicopters during a joint operation exercise, representing strategic preparation amid potential conflict with Iran

Military assets at sea and in the air symbolize strategic preparation amid rising tensions between the United States and Iran. Illustration: The Times of Jumland Many people believe that a U.S. attack on Iran is inevitable. The real question is no longer whether it will happen, but what the delay itself reveals. In geopolitics, timing is […]

Why Japan’s Election Could Reshape Bangladesh’s Future

Illustration depicting Japan–Bangladesh elections, political unrest, and the possible impact on Bangladeshi migrant workers.

Illustration showing the political link between Japan’s election, Bangladesh’s instability, and the potential impact on labour migration. Illustration: The Times of Jumland Japan goes to the polls on February 8. Bangladesh goes to the polls on February 12. These two dates cannot be viewed separately by Bangladesh. Japan’s politics is no longer only Japan’s internal matter. The […]

Why Digital War Is Essential for the Jumma People

Conceptual illustration showing a global digital battle between truth and misinformation, symbolizing modern information warfare.

Illustration: The Times of Jumland | Conceptual image on digital information warfare In the 21st century, digital war means an invisible fight where guns are not the weapon. Information is. Tanks are not the weapon. Language is. Soldiers are not the weapon. Explanation is. This is not a hobby of technology or a modern trend. […]

Transparency Under Scrutiny After Arrest of Prime Accused in Dipu Das Lynching

Illustration questioning the whereabouts of Yasin Arafat, the prime accused in the Dipu Das lynching case, amid calls for transparency

“Where is Yasin Arafat?” — An illustration highlighting unanswered questions surrounding the custody status of the prime accused in the Dipu Das lynching case. Illustration: The Times of Jumland The arrest of Yasin Arafat, identified by police as the prime accused in the lynching and burning of garment worker Dipu Chandra Das in Bhaluka, Mymensingh, has […]