Zafar Sobhan | Anti-Quota protests, Bangladeshi media & the Hasina regime | BB #145

In the first episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast filmed in Bangladesh, Dilly Hussain speaks with former barrister and the founding editor of Dhaka Tribune, Zafar Sobhan.   Topics of discussion include: The state of Bangladesh since the start of the anti-Quota protests to the resignation of Sheikh Hasina on August 5. Press freedoms and media complicity during Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year rule. Does the Bangladeshi media meet or operate on the founding principles of the free press? Dhaka Tribune’s editorial approach during Sheikh Hasina’s rule and the anti-Quota protests. Can the media or journalists ever be impartial or non-partisan? Indian propaganda against Bangladesh since August 5, and growing anti-India sentiments in Bangladesh. The future of Bangladesh, elections, and student advisors to the interim government. FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:    Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@5Pillars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillarsuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5pillarsnews Twitter: https://x.com/5Pillarsuk Telegram: https://t.me/s/news5Pillars TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5pillarsnews