When spirit turns into agenda!

It’s unfortunate and sad to see the spirit of the July Revolution being co-opted by various groups, including the current government in Bangladesh, to advance their own long standing agendas.

Virtue signaling!

While the country heads in the wrong direction, the spirit of the July Revolution has been reduced to a virtue-signaling game for so called elites and the intelligentsia.

Agenda using July Revolution banner

It’s clear who’s already preparing to accept the next election’s outcome and setting the stage for their own agenda while leveraging the July Revolution banner. Some stay silent hiding behind apolitical hypocrisy while others are less subtle. I am not going to be part of any of these agenda driven games.

No yes man!

If showing unflinching support to a political party or entity requires being a bootlicker, I would rather have no political identity than be a yes man.

Love People, not Politicians!

I don’t judge people based on their national origin or religion, but on their character. I am also not in favor of banning products from a country just because its political leaders are evil. Love the people and their culture, but not their politicians who are often no better than pigs.

Earn your respect

You can’t force anyone to like or respect you, no matter how many cult-like followers you have. In the end, it’s your conscience and values that matter. People never forget who you truly are.

Don’t impose …

Don’t impose your opinions on others. Share the facts and let people decide for themselves. If they don’t listen, maybe you are not the right messenger.

Decks are stacked!

If everyone thinks one party is almost certain to win and is already jockeying for roles in a post-election world, then we have learned nothing. Clearly, the decks are stacked and I have no interest in being part of this facade.

Apolitical..really?

We can call ourselves apolitical all day, but if we’re constantly gloating about one entity over others, let’s be real, we aren’t exactly apolitical. Sorry!

We the people aren’t fools!

A casual leadership style propped up by advisors who are semi-retired or pulled out of retirement isn’t exactly a recipe for effective governance. Sure, the surrogates are hyping amazing success day and night, but we the people aren’t fools.

Be Authentic!

If you stay silent against your conscience just to avoid challenging your political or ideological allies, you are neither authentic nor apolitical entity!

No to same old same old!

I have no interest in seeing any legacy party in power. I won’t legitimize a broken system by participating in it. Be happy with your phony sigh of relief!

No to old legacy parties!

I am against legacy old political parties. They no longer serve the people or offer meaningful progress. What we need are fresh ideas and new, untainted leadership.

Stop Whining!

When every politician, activist, so-called thinker, and influencer won’t shut up about their own agenda - each claiming they hold the moral high ground, it stops being about solutions and becomes nothing more than self-serving virtue signaling. Back up. Let the interim government do its job. Whining on social media won’t fix a damn thing.

Doer over a talker!

To lead, a leader must be courageous. But a leader who is out of touch and delivers scripted talking points from abroad does not deserve to lead Bangladesh. We, the people, want a doer not a talker!

Self Control

Not every incendiary post on X deserves your attention. Choosing to ignore what doesn’t affect your life is a sign of wisdom and maturity.

Partisan Labels

The world isn’t just about the political right or left — there’s more to life than partisan labels. Both sides have their flaws, and neither is inherently better or worse. It’s time we shift our focus from rigid ideologies to our shared humanity, especially when personal perception is becoming increasingly critical and divisive.

Loyalty

Be loyal to a cause, not a party. Elections are not the only solution.

Views are mine !

Being uncommitted means I speak only for myself, not for any group or entity. These are my personal opinions, and if you disagree, that’s perfectly fine. That’s what democracy is, isn’t it?

Accountability with a deadline!

Every government, including the current one, should commit to a specific election date and a clear timeline for achievable reforms—then be held accountable to meet that deadline. Vague windows like ‘anytime between December and June’ do not reflect real accountability.

Unified Voice !

Political parties should speak with one unified voice, rather than issuing a variety of statements through their laspencers.

When Neutrality Means Nothing

 Speaking out against corruption, regardless of political affiliation, is essential if you believe in democratic values and the rule of law. Silence or selective criticism out of convenience or fear of being labeled partisan only compromises your integrity. What’s the point of neutrality if it means standing by injustice?

Uncommitted means Uncommitted

Uncommitted means exactly that, not loyal to any political party, only to the ideas that can stop the next fascist.

Uncommitted!

Being uncommitted means rejecting allegiance to any political party or entity, and instead standing by the ideas that align with your own convictions.

Conviction!

Your conviction should not let you pick and choose words just for the convenience of being politically correct. If you are honest with yourself, say it even if it makes others uncomfortable.

Need Action

The days of virtue signaling are over! We need action, or it’s time to move on.

Accountability

If democratic principles aren’t upheld, then no regime is desirable. We, the People, will not settle for less. Accountability always comes at a price.

Brace yourself!

Get ready to be uncomfortable when reality hits hard. Softballs won’t cut it anymore when things are falling apart. Life isn’t about virtue signaling or preserving your vanity; it’s about facing the truth and stepping up!

< Bangladesh 2.0

If we are so quick to judge and criticize for the sake of being critical without grasping the real challenges, we don’t really appreciate the real progress that has been made. We are just virtue signaling to appear righteous. #Bangladesh

Bangladesh 2.0

Don’t let anyone hijack the term Bangladesh 2.0; Just because someone uses the name doesn’t mean they stand for the pro-Bangladesh vision. Words can be co-opted—stay alert, stay principled.

Pro-Bangladesh Vision

 We, the People of Bangladesh, are loyal only to the pro-Bangladesh vision - a future built on freedom, equality, and justice for all. Not to any president, prime minister, group, ideology, political party, influencer, youtuber, activist, media or foreign power. That is non-negotiable.

Free Speech

If Free Speech offends you, censorship won’t save you from the truth !

Conviction over Virtue Signaling!

Less virtue signaling and more conviction go a long way toward driving change.

Free Speech!

Free speech is free speech. If it comes with conditions, it’s not free; so stop pretending it is!

History can’t be the only argument to move forward!

Relitigating the past over and over again is not the way forward. If we are still bickering over events from decades ago, it means we have learned nothing in the last 53 years and that’s a shame. If your only argument is rooted in the past, then you don’t really have a strong case. People want a forward-looking future.

Humanity > You

When you open social media lately, it feels like everyone thinks their side is winning. It’s like a f**king narcissist’s petri dish. Step back and be rational. If you care about humanity, it’s not always about winning or losing. You are less important than humanity.

Beyond Term Limits!

Any head of state who clings to power beyond their standard two terms is, in essence, a dictator, monarchs excluded (though they’re dummies or relics of the past). Just look at Modi, Netanyahu, Putin and Hasina. And let’s not forget, a few more would-be autocrats are lurking in the shadows waiting their turn.

Own Your Voice!

Say what you need to say now, not later. Never compromise on your conviction. Be unapologetically yourself; everyone else is already taken.

Being Strategic over Virtue Signalling

 There are more effective ways to show pro BD stance than performative overacting. For me, chest-thumping virtue signaling is as unhelpful as empty rhetoric. Haven’t we learned anything by now? When will we start being more strategic? It's time to stop the noise and start being strategic.

War in the name of Religion!

There should never be any war in the name of religion - Don’t use religion as an excuse for your aggression.

Be Yourself!

Be yourself and speak up for what’s right in line with your values and conscience. Don’t let others dictate your life!

Bangladesh 2.0

It doesn’t matter how loudly you shout about Bangladesh 2.0 if you’re not aligned with the true objectives of the July Revolution. Just like chest-thumping patriots aren’t real patriots, BD2.0 chest-thumpers aren’t either! #julyrevolution

July Revolution

I reject the notion that only self centered journalists and activists have the authority to decide who sacrificed for the July Revolution. That recognition belongs to we, the people. Only we, the people have the right to define and honor that sacrifice. No one else.

The Illusion of Popularity

When the wheels are off, checks and balances become ineffective. Bullying and threats won’t win you public approval; they’ll only attract bootlickers who outnumber your real support.

The Power of Transparency

Sometimes oversharing and being overly transparent isn’t always bad as long as timing and context are right. We should not always take the audience for granted.

Not Pro-Pakistan, Not Pro-India; Only Pro-Bangladesh!

I have serious reservations about Bangladesh aligning itself as pro-Pakistan, pro-India, or pro any foreign power. Our loyalty should be to our own people, our own future, not to the agendas of others. We must rise above this outdated narrative of choosing sides and start focusing on breaking free from these legacy mindsets. It’s time to chart a future that’s truly our own.

Terrorism has no religion!

It’s heartbreaking to see religion being weaponized in conflicts between nations in the Indian subcontinent. We must stop using faith as a tool for fueling hostility or justifying rhetoric against one another. No one stands with terrorism — and it’s time we stopped letting religion be misused to divide us.

Peace, not Conflict!

Let’s not add fuel to the fire in an already volatile world. Let’s try to work with others, even if we don’t fundamentally agree. An antagonistic mentality and whataboutism won’t take us anywhere. Peace ✌️!

Accountability

 All injustices, illegal acts, unconstitutional moves, and lies will eventually come to an end. And when they do, we, the people will hold you accountable for every single one.

Regional Diplomacy

Although often instigated by its neighbor(s) Bangladesh must break free from the vicious cycle of rivalry. Constant bickering with neighbors is unsustainable and counterproductive in the long run. Instead of reacting tit-for-tat in every situation Bangladesh needs to adopt a more strategic, forward-looking approach to regional diplomacy. It’s time to be smarter, less reacting, more thinking ahead.

Election & Reforms (Bangladesh)

“We the People” absolutely want elections and the sooner, the better. But not if it means handing power back to another AL 2.0. The reforms aren’t delays; they are defenses. No election can be valid if it brings us back to a system of oppression. The people will not stand for that! #Bangladesh #ReformsFirst

Weaponizing religion

Religion is not the threat — it’s the propaganda machine of fascist regime who are weaponizing religion for politics only reveals their desperation, not righteousness. Stop using religion to justify hate and propaganda. We see through it.

Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025

 The Bangladesh Investment Summit is a smart and necessary move by the Interim Government (IG) — both in terms of optics and substance. In a post-July landscape focused on rebuilding and recharging the economy, setting an investment-friendly tone is not optional, it’s essential. Critics need to hold their fire — this summit was never about delivering miracles overnight. It’s about signaling stability and seriousness to the world unless the next so-called 'elected' party sabotages the groundwork like they’ve done time and time again, this could finally be a turning point. But history has shown — they excel at wrecking momentum the moment they grab power. #Bangladesh #bangladeshinvestmentsummit #BIDA

Checks and Balances

The absence of genuine checks and balances has emboldened the executive branch to act like a tyrant, while the legislative and judicial branches function as pseudo-institutions, lacking real authority.

Defending the Indefensible!

Sometimes, there’s just no defending the indefensible - no matter what side you’re on politically. Constantly twisting reality or refuting everything to suit your side not only shows a lack of integrity, but also undermines your credibility in the long run.

Ban vs Not Ban

Having election after adequate reform is equivalent to have similar effect of banning AL even though you don’t ban AL. Banning a party never works in democratic scenarios. Besides no one has the right to deny some 30-40% voting bloc have their say. Why not ban those killers and Hasina for life rather than denying voting rights of a certain bloc. If needed do a referendum on deciding whether majority of the population want AL to be banned from participating in the election.

Outright Ban on AL

Those calling for an outright ban on the Awami League should prioritize meaningful reforms instead. Only systemic changes can prevent AL—or any future legacy party like BNP, Jamaat, NCP, or JP—from becoming another authoritarian regime. Banning a party without reform is undemocratic and would harm Bangladesh’s global standing, especially when the UN has given grounds to prosecute Hasina.

Are we so naive as to invite chaos instead of shaping a positive post-July Revolution narrative? NCP, too, seems to be following the same self-serving path, showing signs that it may reject any electoral outcome not in its favor. This “my way or the highway” approach risks repeating the very cycle of authoritarianism we seek to break.

Palestine & Ukraine

I will always stand with a nation that defends itself against an illegitimate occupation and refuses to be bullied into accepting an unjustifiable farce of a deal in the name of peace.

Power & Morality

Power alone is not a reliable tool for social influence - morality holds far greater impact.

Volker Turk & UN Involvement

Volker Turk’s recent statement regarding the UN’s involvement in the July Movement suggested that the UN played a crucial role in prompting General Waqar to stand down, which significantly contributed to the success of the student-led movement. This has been propagated by BAL activists including Arafat. There’s also a growing narrative, particularly from pro-BNP circles, that this movement wouldn’t have been possible without UN intervention—largely influenced by the US, despite their denials. It is said that Waqar was pressured to stay out, and without a green light from the Army (following Waqar’s statement leak on August 3rd or 4th), the march toward Ganabhaban might not have happened. Interestingly, Asif initially called for the march on the 6th, but it was moved to the 5th after receiving approval. While this perspective doesn’t diminish the significance of the student movement, it does raise an important question: To what extent did UN intervention impact the success of the July Movement? Is there any parallels with Mike Benz’s USAID narrative, which suggests external influence in regime change?

Banning AL

I remain fundamentally opposed to banning AL from the election. However, I am concerned that the proposal for a "refined AL" was presented to political parties, including NCP, on March 11. The decision on a "reformed AL" should not be made unilaterally; it must be determined through consensus, with all relevant parties, including IG, in agreement. Furthermore, IG and other key stakeholders should have the final say on who constitutes the "refined AL." The involvement of the army in this matter is inappropriate, and any proposal originating from the cantonment is not acceptable.

BNP and Tarique Zia

Looks like Tareq Zia will not be back for now. Does it even look good that he will just show up during the election? Or did he sense that things might be a bit chaotic in next few days and may come once dust settles. His hesitation and being over cautious is kinda odd if he intends to lead his party. I think coming back earlier would be beneficial for him since he is out of the country for a long time. Rebranding needs connections with voters too.

USA

 I still see the USA as a land of immigrants, built on diversity and opportunity, rather than one defined by conquest or exploitation by plunderers! #USA

Bangladesh 2.0

 Bangladesh 2.0 is unapologetically pro-Bangladesh, championing the vision of the Interim Government (IG) without favoring BNP or any particular political entity. Its commitment lies solely with the nation’s progress and sovereignty. #Bangladesh

Patriotism

True patriotism is not defined by loud chest-thumping. Those who parade their patriotism while enabling oppression are nothing but imposters. The fascist regime in Bangladesh for last 15 years has never been committed to the nation's true independence; their focus has always been on establishing a state subservient to Indian influence. #Bangladesh #fascism