37:22 For the Lady Asking About the Dog I am From India. In India Also We Allow Street Dogs or Monkeys to Enter Almost all Temples and Many People Even Feed Them. This is Because We See Animals As Our Friends and Fellow Living Beings. This is Also Why You Will See Many Hindu People Living Very Humble Lives Even if They Are World Renowned Scientists, Engineers, Professors, Surgeons Etc.
Bengali Muslims were leading votaries of the two nation theory and big supporters of Jinnah. Jinnah could execute the Direct Action Day in Calcutta because the Muslim League was in power in Bengal in 1946
I am a Dhaka city dweller- living very close to Dhaka University,this is a lifetime sadness for me not knowing about Sir Hoodboy came in Dhaka and I had no information about the conference! Sir, do come again and again and enlighten our poor pupils with your glare of knowledge.
I am a British-Bangladeshi physician I am 73 years old and participated in War of Liberation in 1971 I have no issues with Pakistanis in UK I believe that the Pakistan army and Bhutto and most importantly Jinnah were responsible for the break up of Pakistan I have seen the entire video and I congratulate you all for telling the truth and the entire story was objective and realistic
In 1971 I was 12 years old and my father was the Awami League Thana leader, so he had to flee 1971 the whole family fled to near the indian border where the Pak army could not go the fear of Mukti Bahini and the Indian border was 3 miles. One day early in the morning Pakistani Captain(probably Punjabi- very rude and uncultured) with 50 plus some local rajakar and Bihari rajakar to arrest my father, but my father wasn't there. He was already in India. First, we fled when the Pakistani army attacked villages, and small cities from Jessore indian city Bongaon, which was the main road with India. some informer came in the early morning that Pakistanis were coming to arrest everybody. so everybody left, I heard in a little late and when I was fleeing I faced that captain with rajakars. He told to stop running, otherwise,I would shoot us. he came and tied my hand and went to our house, but a Muslim leaguer came with him. he was helping him, but he sent his son to warn us to flee as soon as possible. Captain showed the bullets opening Kalashnikov, if you cry I will empty the whole cassette on you and slapped me and tied my hand. Later they wanted to take me to their camp in a small city, but the Muslim leaguer convinced him that he was small and let him go, and next time we would catch his father and uncles. The man was an opportunist and fooled the Punjabi idiot captain. Bangladeshi always things thought that Punjabi armies were just uncultured toothless animals and religious fanatics. My father later entered Bangladesh and went to my mother's house to see my elder brother and other relatives, but after several days Pakistani armies raided that Villages and arrested and beat him so badly that he was bloody and his skin cracked and bleeding told my relative there, but a local jamaat leader told Punjabis that he is a relative of our neighbors and he is innocent and if they knew my father was an Awami league leader shot him to death. when Punjabis were left, our relatives took him by bull cart to India, because transport can't go through those villages due to rain filled and they were remote areas. it took several hours to reach the indian border where the Boyra border and Indian first defeated the Pakistan army from there to my mother's house area. Then from the border by ambulance, my father was taken to the subdistrict Bongaon Hospital where he was treated the wounds it took a month to come to my father's Hindu friends who lived in Bongan and spent there around 6moth, until the country Pak army. where later the main battle took place and the Pakistanis were defeated after that Pakistanis fled to the main Jessore garrison. In the battle, most Sikhs fought against the Pakistani army, and also Bangladeshi freedom fighters shot from the flanks and inside the villages where the battle took place. you can google " The battle of Garibpur" and you will find hundreds of videos made by indian sikh commanders, journalists, BBC ITN, etc., Then in 1974 I left Bangladesh to study engineering to the soviet union, where I studied for almost 12 years, finished my bach, Masters and Ph.d .later move to London, to Dhaka and again to Canada and living here 34 years and also did a masters in engineering here in Canada. now retired, but very well remember the war of 1971, although I was 12-13, I had knowledge like an adult educated person because my dad was a modern enlightened person, we read 3-4 newspapers regularly, local and foreign journals,, my elder was a good student too and did a masters in the UK, where I visited twice to see him from Russia. Here I have a Lahori (Punjabi) friend who studied Business ad now a real-estate seller, and neighbor Pathan Taxi driver. he sometimes helped me when I had heart surgery and was very honest and hardworking, but he finished grades 4-5 and he learned English here working as a taxi driver. His 3 daughters are students of the university, son after high school, went to learn motor mechanics. He is illiterate but educated his children by driving a taxi. He doesn't pray or talk about Allah and Muhammad and Masshallah as most Pakistanis and Bangladesh learned from the mullahs, who betrayed in the 1971 Jamaate Islami. They destroy Bangladesh now by building secretly, openly madrasas mosques, etc. Bangladesh is now similar to Pakistan and Taibanistans. I did not visit there for 23 years, because of Islamists and corrupt govt and freedom of doing things is not easy for progressives, due to the Islamization of the country. it will be like Pakistan very soon or Talibanistan. all arabs bad cultures in the blood of Bangladesh now. Arabs now becoming modern and Pak and Bangladeshi are going towards medieval times.
Very interesting story sir 👍, We know pak army, they have played a dirty Game in our region, i belong to jnk 🇮🇳 💕, here i have seen the pak trained terrorists which killed our innocents people from last 35 years, so we can understand them moreover they spread the religious extremism virus in our society too.. I was happy that Bangladesh is doing fine in all the parameters of human index and Economy But after the violent protest against Hasina Govt forced her to left Bangladesh later on People on street looted her home, her Garments and destroying her father and founding father statues, portrait in streets, it scares us, they people have invited misfortune and celebrating the upcoming economic sanctions.. The best way to remove hasina from power was Election, if they were really unhappy, desperate but the way they showed the ugly violence, forget Democracy will prevail and prosper there anymore, now this will become the precedent to remove any govt.. So sorry for Bangladesh, they are in the footsteps of Failed country Pakistan..
Always enjoy listening to Prof. Hoodbouy. Might disagree with him sometimes on social, geopolitics and religious matters. But disagreements are intellectually healthy. 🙏 to him for expressing honest views and beliefs in this podcast.
Another Fun Fact : prof Abdus Salam's Physics Teacher was a Bengali Name Anilendra Ganguly: after winning Nobel Prize Prof Abdus Salam came to Kolkata to meet his beloved teacher and gave cradit to his teacher... Wonderful
Greeting from an ex-pat Bangladeshi. It’s such a treat to be in a room with few enlightened spirits. I must say Professor Hoodbhoy is too generous in describing Bangladesh but the warmth of his heart is appreciated. Let science and humanity break all political and religious boundaries between the countries!
**Misinformation Alert** The AWAMI LEAGUE has not been banned in Bangladesh. However, one of its AFFILIATED organizations, the CHATTRA LEAGUE, has been banned. 59:44
There is a difference between India and Pakistan. For a lecture by Hoodboy or someone of his stature in India, the hall would be jampacked, and the lecture would probably be in English and on physics rather than on Dhaka or Delhi. Schools and colleges would compete to bring their students to hear the great professor.
1. Dr. Pervez I admire your podcasts. I listen to them regularly. This one about Bangladesh is excellent. I missed opportunity to visit Dhaka, I get some compensation through your description. 2. I must confess I am impressed by the inquisitiveness Pakistani youth display in these conversations. I particularly admire the way they formulate their questions/comments to all the speakers. 3. The old gentleman who started sharing his experience was particularly important. Please do host him.
For those who are unaware let me remind it was for the first time in the world history of UN that it has to set up abortion clinics in Bangladesh. Also the jagannath hall Parvez hoodboy is talking about is the hall in which all the Hindu students and professors were killed.
SN bose born and died in calcutta. He chose india despite working in dhaka for 20 years in 1947. Bangladeshis can chose to celebrate his contribution to dhaka University but he is will be indian and indian bengali only.
Dear sir. . Thank you for this session on reflections on your visit to Bangladesh. . Its always illuminating to find out how an outsider views us. .I spent a number if years from my childhood and youth around the Dhaka University area. . . My father, who happens to be a nuclear physicist, was also a student of Dhaka University. .he had lamented all his life how Ayub Khan had paved the way for genuine social mobility by creating scholarship programmes for East Pakistani students. .however, he still wanted an independent Bangladesh as a nation where the mighty Punjabi lords will not be there. . For generations we Bangladeshis have found peace in simple living, high thinking and have never admired rulers who attempted to remind the people that they are the rulers. . Hope you get to visit Bangladesh many more times . .Bangladeshis will definitely benefit from knowing there is a huge diverse world beyond India. .
Just like air, water, sunlight and viruses all things cerebral like science, literature, mathematics, philosophy, music ... know no boundaries. May the scientitic mindset prosper in the world and especially in the SAARC nations
The reason New York in USA and Mumbai in India are financial hubs and great contributor to the GDP of their respective countries is precisely because these cities are cosmopolitan cities which embraces everyone who brings innovation, entrepreneurship and dedication to the table.
Great show! We are really ashamed that you had this much hassle to visit our country. Hopefully this issue will be taken care of in no time. Please visit again and enlighten us with your valuable knowledge in coming days.
I watched the video of your talk in the inaugural ceremony, felt so good when I spotted prof biswarup mukhopadhyay sitting next to prof Ashok Sen,,, prof Mukhopadhyay is from the department of physical sciences at the Indian institute of science education and research kolkata, and I am a student here. I really enjoyed your speech in that ceremony.
I am from India,R.N.Chaudhury (81),a senior citizen of Kolkata. I am delighted to listen the factual statement of history by Prof.Hudboy. I would remind the great leadership of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose who led an army of liberation with the Hindu, Muslim,Sikh and Christian. Partition of the Indian Subcontinent is curse on this sacred soil.
I'm from Calcutta, West Bengal (India) and a Bengalee ... I'm very impressed to see this sessions, although due to lack of knowledge in Arbic, Pharsi, there was a little bit hindrance, but, yes overall I could understand... it is a wonderful session. By the way, I expected better questions from the youth in the audience. Last but not the least, I would definitely like see the elderly gentleman to share his memories in another session, as has been requested ... looking forward... thanks very much 😊😊
I wish I can go to Dhaka University. My father's name is there in the merit list. Satyendra Nath Bose was his wadern. He pulled my young Baba out of jail. Baba had protested against British.... Until the end of their lives my Ma - Baba wanted to go back to Bangladesh. Their Shonar Bangla.
Sir, you are so graceful, honest, sincere and natural in your expressions and opinions. It's so nice that such talks are taking place in Pakistan. But, it was saddening to see the very sparse attendance when a person like you would be the speaker. Every society, every country or nation should have decent, reasonable, thinking, well-read and educated people like you and the whole world and mankind would be such a wonderful and peaceful place to stay. Like the poem by Emerson... Not gold but only men can make A people great and strong Men who for truth and honours sake Stand fast and suffer long. Brave men who work while others sleep Who dare while others fly They build a nation's pillars deep And lift them to the sky. Keep the wonderful work going sir.
To my Indian friends who are struggling to make sense of the current events in Dhaka, here’s a quick snapshot from someone on the ground: Before I discuss Sheikh Hasina, let me mention that my entire family and I voted for her Awami League in the last free and fair election in 2007. Moreover, we come from the same district of Gopalganj, making us 'Gopalis'-a term (pejorative, some might say) often associated with hardcore Awami League supporters. However, the Hasina of 2007 is not the Hasina who was ousted in 2024. After coming to office, she did not allow a single free election, resulting in 15 years of unelected, increasingly dictatorial rule. Until it became too much and all we needed was a spark. She met the fate that was paved with her own hands -unyielding confrontation on the streets. It wasn’t Biden who forced out Hasina; it was the ordinary people of Bangladesh, plain and simple. That includes me-a former Hasina supporter. Now, Dr. Yunus represents our hope to build a true republic: a state of the people, by the people, and for the people. A state where Hindus, Muslims, Chakmas, agnostics, atheists are all equal Bangladeshis with the same rights. A country with regular elections and peaceful transition of power. A liberal state connected to the market economy. It’s a tall order, of course, but we’ve taken a firm step. How you, as our biggest neighbor, choose to relate to us in this juncture will resonate across generations.The call is yours.
Very in-depth and insightful discussion by the Professor Pervez Hoodbhoy, I'm very much enlightened and aspired by him from this video. It is my first time watching and knowing about him and also about this channel. Just by the title instinctively felt like it is going to be a insightful session. As I finished watching the entire session without skipping a bit, already ensures how good the discussion was considering my ever so fleeting attention span hahaha 😅 .. Keep it up, team black hole. Loved it. Subbed it.❤ By a Bangladeshi, studying in Malaysia. Just little observation, Professor Hoodbhoy didn't refer our Honorable Bangladeshi chief advisor by Professor or Dr. Yunus. Straight away called out his name, and didn't mention that he's also a Nobel laureate from Bangladesh. Which would have been a bit relatable and inspiring for the youth in my opinion perhaps prof. was much more excited to share about the findings that had been gathered from the visit and he didn't want to waste any moment saying anything otherwise. That's all fine, with all due respect tho.😅 Anyways, it's pretty much honouring to see a different perspective coming from intellectuals like Prof. Hoodbhoy at the time of this dawn of the new decentralized Bangladeshi youth-dependent, socio-political revolution. For anyone who are young, my suggestion would be please gather knowledge from the sources that are more to authenticism, fundamentally foundational, unbiased and open minded. Don't limit yourself by any ideology and any philosophy just because it's the source of your society and favorable and beneficial to you. Be honest and free for the sake of the beautiful unbiased world that doesn't have any hatred and division among the people.
Thank you for sharing this video. I will watch Prof Hoodbouy more. This world needs such beings to lead the world. We humans need to rise above religion and nationality to tske care of humanity independently.
*Sir we need a session on* : “complexity and randomness of quantum mechanics” The topics for covering in session should be: 1) newtons corpuscular theory and young’s experiment 2) wave mechanics concepts like Schrödinger’s equation and De Broglie’s hypothesis. 3) elitzur vaidman bomb testing for quantum superposition. 4) how quantum computing is using entanglement. Sir it’s enough. Luv from a lower middle class boy of class 11th, and from Hyderabad ♥️🇵🇰
A nation can be modern and progressive only when it accomodate all streams of ideas and thoughts and not based on narrow religious ideologies. Only scientific spirit and quest for truth based on rationality can achieve it.
Bangladesh has a unique and varied culture that distinguishes it from neighboring nations such as India and Pakistan. It is essential to look beyond religious differences and consider the broader aspects of our country. Despite being predominantly Muslim, we should not overlook other significant elements of our society. It is vital for us to come together and collaborate towards building a prosperous and flourishing nation.
We pakistani regret what was done in 1971 we are from public we still like Bengali and they dwell in our heart we like brave people of Bengal and request them to give up if they have had any hate extremely sorry for 1971
Prof, you are some of few from Pakistani, rather our bro I watch. You are doing good job. I hope there are more people like you, who would make pak are state where we can live together ❤️
Is freedom easily attained? A nation filled with narrow-mindedness always lives in servitude. But Bengalis never accept slavery. Sweat earns wages; blood earns freedom. We, the Bengalis, can never tolerate unjust rule. Just as we rejected the oppressive rule of the Pakistani military in 1971, we stood up again in 2024. In 2024, Hasina shed the blood of our students. In response, we declared, "If we have already given blood, we will give more, but we will ensure Hasina's removal." In 1971, around 3 million martyrs sacrificed their lives. In 2024, over 1,500 lives were lost in the struggle for justice. 44:24
6:02 The photo looks like Lahore or Karachi, in 1960s. Intellectuals and Sari clad women, in Universities. So much local focus on culture. I hope Bangladesh keeps it that way.
Both Einstein and Bose excelled in playing string instruments. While Einstein played violin, Bose excelled in classical Esraj. Both couldn't live forever in their karambhoomi. While Einstein left his in Germany because of Nazi party, Bose left his favourite Dhaka because of Islamic Pakistan.
The quota system that Sheikh Hasina initially introduced was 30%, after the students protested she reduced it to 05%. But it was the High Court that restored it back to 30%. A small factual detail you missed mentioning. This confusion came in handy for the Chinese Intelligence & Pakistan's ISI who were looking for half a chance to remove Hasina to instigate them to hit the streets. This Bangaldesh story isn't over yet!!!
Bangladesh is now free and we the people of BD are in peace. Those who are talking about democracy, where were you in those 16 years? When no acceptable elections were held? Where were you when people were arrested just for posting a image against fascist Hasina? Where were you when thousands of crores of tk were money laundered?? Where were you when 2007,2013 and lastly 2024's genocide were in action?? Indians should respect the sovereignty of our country and shouldn’t act like big brother. They should know their limits. And thus they can get respect from ours. Islamists, fundamentalists etc words are not going to brainwash this generation.
58:00 There's no hatred in Bangladesh towards 'Indians' or people from any other nation. But Bangladeshi people are strongly aware and against Indian political hegemony.
As a close follower of Prof Hoodboy I am so happy to see his influence on young pakistanis. I wish all luck for a successful life for them. I am British Indian consultant in NHS. Sadly the young doctors from Pakistan aren't quite aware of Prof and his work. I take every opportunity to introduce blackhole to them. BTW I find it quite difficult to follow Urdu.
Professor Sahab , Why there was great rejoicing and elation in Pakistan after democratically elected Ms Sheikh Haseena Wazid was uprooted by illegal new Govt backed by Jamaat-e-Islami . She was very much removed by religious parties on the backing of foreign intelligence agency . The rejoicing and elation in Pakistan is similar to when Taliban came to power in Afghanistan . Now the same people in Pakistan are abusing Afghanistan left and right . Please explain the reason for Pakistan reaction in this way . The same will Pakistan people will do with Bangladesh within few years .
" If a country has a fascist leader, this is a great horror for that country; but there is much greater horror: The existence of ignorant and unethical masses who support that primitive leader." -Mehmat Murat Ildan
Bangladeshi establishment took reasonable measures in Hasina,s government to wash the imprints of fundamentalists.even some nonsense were put to deaths.but in Pakistan Mullah Military alliance is much strengthened and created barrier to stop knowledge dissemination.this is unfortunate.
Thanks for your present history, social, and scientific studies of current Bangladesh visa vis india and pakistan which gives positive attitude to common people.
One interesting thing is we, Bengal's(Bangladeshi), can understand and speak Hundi and Urdu but Pak can't understand Bengal let alone speak. So, my point is: we, Bengal's, believe everything is possible by perseverance and dedication & unity. Our ancestors uprooted Pak army from Bangladesh in 1971 due to their atrocities and inhumane behavior. Now we, Young Generation , removed dictator & criminal Hasina due to her autocracy. Inshaallah,if something bad happens in future,again we ll come out to the road to remove all discrimination ......
Stop spreading Indian propaganda T least this channel is not for your dirty propaganda. We common Bangladeshi firmly standing with the Dr Yunus government.
Diversity is strength. The USA is a diverse society in every aspect-religious, ethnic, and moral-yet it stands as one of the most powerful nations in the world. If language alone determined nationhood, both Punjabs and both Bengals would have become independent nations. Many countries share a common language but remain distinct entities. What truly divides people is not diversity but lawlessness and injustice.
Pakistan divided because of secular ruler Aiub Khan and his right hand man Bhutto. Don't blame it on Muslim identity. Muslim Identity is still strong among all muslims of the subcontinent. Just look at the diaspora communities. Tera mera rishta kya - La ilaha Illallah. Pakistani seculars are trying to twist the fact. After Indian puppet Hasina fell we've realized why Jinnah wanted Pakistan.
I do not understand urdu very well, just a little. But it is clear me a very wise man of Pakistan, Dr. Hoodbhoy. I have not heard such wise speaking of any Pakistani.
Dont worry sir -- Bangladesh on the verge to follow Pakistan Soon. After the fall of Sheikh Hasina - Bangladesh will soon become Islamic Repubilc of Bangladesh and changes to Afghanistan, then Sharia Bangladesh going back to 700AD. Very bad news for India too.. Bangladesh growth is in India's interest so is Pakistan's deradicalized people's Pakistan's growth
37:22 For the Lady Asking About the Dog
I am From India. In India Also We Allow Street Dogs or Monkeys to Enter Almost all Temples and Many People Even Feed Them. This is Because We See Animals As Our Friends and Fellow Living Beings. This is Also Why You Will See Many Hindu People Living Very Humble Lives Even if They Are World Renowned Scientists, Engineers, Professors, Surgeons Etc.
Bengali Muslims were leading votaries of the two nation theory and big supporters of Jinnah. Jinnah could execute the Direct Action Day in Calcutta because the Muslim League was in power in Bengal in 1946
Kaun hai bey....😂😂😂.
Jo tu bak Raha hai...chutiya
I am a Dhaka city dweller- living very close to Dhaka University,this is a lifetime sadness for me not knowing about Sir Hoodboy came in Dhaka and I had no information about the conference! Sir, do come again and again and enlighten our poor pupils with your glare of knowledge.
I am a British-Bangladeshi physician I am 73 years old and participated in War of Liberation in 1971
I have no issues with Pakistanis in UK
I believe that the Pakistan army and Bhutto and most importantly Jinnah were responsible for the break up of Pakistan
I have seen the entire video and I congratulate you all for telling the truth and the entire story was objective and realistic
@@MohammedMustafa-y5h our nation is proud of you sir!
Sir jinnah died a long ago. The main culprit is Bhutto and yahia who didn't want a party from east Pakistan rule the whole Pakistan.
But Jinnah died in 1948.
How he is responsible for that
Breakup of Pakistan means you are super fine with Religious Amputation of India, happened first time in Earth's History but with Pakistan? How 😂
Salute Sir. God give you a long life and good health ❤
In 1971 I was 12 years old and my father was the Awami League Thana leader, so he had to flee 1971 the whole family fled to near the indian border where the Pak army could not go the fear of Mukti Bahini and the Indian border was 3 miles. One day early in the morning Pakistani Captain(probably Punjabi- very rude and uncultured) with 50 plus some local rajakar and Bihari rajakar to arrest my father, but my father wasn't there. He was already in India. First, we fled when the Pakistani army attacked villages, and small cities from Jessore indian city Bongaon, which was the main road with India. some informer came in the early morning that Pakistanis were coming to arrest everybody. so everybody left, I heard in a little late and when I was fleeing I faced that captain with rajakars. He told to stop running, otherwise,I would shoot us. he came and tied my hand and went to our house, but a Muslim leaguer came with him. he was helping him, but he sent his son to warn us to flee as soon as possible. Captain showed the bullets opening Kalashnikov, if you cry I will empty the whole cassette on you and slapped me and tied my hand. Later they wanted to take me to their camp in a small city, but the Muslim leaguer convinced him that he was small and let him go, and next time we would catch his father and uncles. The man was an opportunist and fooled the Punjabi idiot captain. Bangladeshi always things thought that Punjabi armies were just uncultured toothless animals and religious fanatics. My father later entered Bangladesh and went to my mother's house to see my elder brother and other relatives, but after several days Pakistani armies raided that Villages and arrested and beat him so badly that he was bloody and his skin cracked and bleeding told my relative there, but a local jamaat leader told Punjabis that he is a relative of our neighbors and he is innocent and if they knew my father was an Awami league leader shot him to death. when Punjabis were left, our relatives took him by bull cart to India, because transport can't go through those villages due to rain filled and they were remote areas. it took several hours to reach the indian border where the Boyra border and Indian first defeated the Pakistan army from there to my mother's house area. Then from the border by ambulance, my father was taken to the subdistrict Bongaon Hospital where he was treated the wounds it took a month to come to my father's Hindu friends who lived in Bongan and spent there around 6moth, until the country Pak army. where later the main battle took place and the Pakistanis were defeated after that Pakistanis fled to the main Jessore garrison. In the battle, most Sikhs fought against the Pakistani army, and also Bangladeshi freedom fighters shot from the flanks and inside the villages where the battle took place. you can google " The battle of Garibpur" and you will find hundreds of videos made by indian sikh commanders, journalists, BBC ITN, etc., Then in 1974 I left Bangladesh to study engineering to the soviet union, where I studied for almost 12 years, finished my bach, Masters and Ph.d .later move to London, to Dhaka and again to Canada and living here 34 years and also did a masters in engineering here in Canada. now retired, but very well remember the war of 1971, although I was 12-13, I had knowledge like an adult educated person because my dad was a modern enlightened person, we read 3-4 newspapers regularly, local and foreign journals,, my elder was a good student too and did a masters in the UK, where I visited twice to see him from Russia. Here I have a Lahori (Punjabi) friend who studied Business ad now a real-estate seller, and neighbor Pathan Taxi driver. he sometimes helped me when I had heart surgery and was very honest and hardworking, but he finished grades 4-5 and he learned English here working as a taxi driver. His 3 daughters are students of the university, son after high school, went to learn motor mechanics. He is illiterate but educated his children by driving a taxi. He doesn't pray or talk about Allah and Muhammad and Masshallah as most Pakistanis and Bangladesh learned from the mullahs, who betrayed in the 1971 Jamaate Islami. They destroy Bangladesh now by building secretly, openly madrasas mosques, etc. Bangladesh is now similar to Pakistan and Taibanistans. I did not visit there for 23 years, because of Islamists and corrupt govt and freedom of doing things is not easy for progressives, due to the Islamization of the country. it will be like Pakistan very soon or Talibanistan. all arabs bad cultures in the blood of Bangladesh now. Arabs now becoming modern and Pak and Bangladeshi are going towards medieval times.
Very interesting story sir 👍,
We know pak army, they have played a dirty Game in our region, i belong to jnk 🇮🇳 💕, here i have seen the pak trained terrorists which killed our innocents people from last 35 years, so we can understand them moreover they spread the religious extremism virus in our society too.. I was happy that Bangladesh is doing fine in all the parameters of human index and Economy But after the violent protest against Hasina Govt forced her to left Bangladesh later on People on street looted her home, her Garments and destroying her father and founding father statues, portrait in streets, it scares us, they people have invited misfortune and celebrating the upcoming economic sanctions.. The best way to remove hasina from power was Election, if they were really unhappy, desperate but the way they showed the ugly violence, forget Democracy will prevail and prosper there anymore, now this will become the precedent to remove any govt.. So sorry for Bangladesh, they are in the footsteps of Failed country Pakistan..
Always enjoy listening to Prof. Hoodbouy. Might disagree with him sometimes on social, geopolitics and religious matters. But disagreements are intellectually healthy. 🙏 to him for expressing honest views and beliefs in this podcast.
Another Fun Fact : prof Abdus Salam's Physics Teacher was a Bengali Name Anilendra Ganguly: after winning Nobel Prize Prof Abdus Salam came to Kolkata to meet his beloved teacher and gave cradit to his teacher... Wonderful
Greeting from an ex-pat Bangladeshi. It’s such a treat to be in a room with few enlightened spirits. I must say Professor Hoodbhoy is too generous in describing Bangladesh but the warmth of his heart is appreciated. Let science and humanity break all political and religious boundaries between the countries!
Save Bangladeshi hindus. 🇧🇩
Yes 👍
One thing is for sure Professor Pervez Hoodhboy is a good story teller. Had me engrossed for his whole lecture!
**Misinformation Alert**
The AWAMI LEAGUE has not been banned in Bangladesh. However, one of its AFFILIATED organizations, the CHATTRA LEAGUE, has been banned. 59:44
Dr. Mohammad Yunus' brother, Dr. Mohammad Ibrahim is a professor in the Physics department of Dhaka University. He was one of the inaugural speakers.
There is a difference between India and Pakistan. For a lecture by Hoodboy or someone of his stature in India, the hall would be jampacked, and the lecture would probably be in English and on physics rather than on Dhaka or Delhi. Schools and colleges would compete to bring their students to hear the great professor.
1. Dr. Pervez I admire your podcasts. I listen to them regularly. This one about Bangladesh is excellent. I missed opportunity to visit Dhaka, I get some compensation through your description.
2. I must confess I am impressed by the inquisitiveness Pakistani youth display in these conversations. I particularly admire the way they formulate their questions/comments to all the speakers.
3. The old gentleman who started sharing his experience was particularly important. Please do host him.
For those who are unaware let me remind it was for the first time in the world history of UN that it has to set up abortion clinics in Bangladesh. Also the jagannath hall Parvez hoodboy is talking about is the hall in which all the Hindu students and professors were killed.
Can you provide me with some context of the mentioned killings please?
SN bose born and died in calcutta. He chose india despite working in dhaka for 20 years in 1947.
Bangladeshis can chose to celebrate his contribution to dhaka University but he is will be indian and indian bengali only.
That's your problem, you want to define anything on earth in terms of ownership.
Really a nice video filled with truth and reality. Thank you sir for sharing your experience.
Dear sir. . Thank you for this session on reflections on your visit to Bangladesh. . Its always illuminating to find out how an outsider views us. .I spent a number if years from my childhood and youth around the Dhaka University area. . . My father, who happens to be a nuclear physicist, was also a student of Dhaka University. .he had lamented all his life how Ayub Khan had paved the way for genuine social mobility by creating scholarship programmes for East Pakistani students. .however, he still wanted an independent Bangladesh as a nation where the mighty Punjabi lords will not be there. . For generations we Bangladeshis have found peace in simple living, high thinking and have never admired rulers who attempted to remind the people that they are the rulers. . Hope you get to visit Bangladesh many more times . .Bangladeshis will definitely benefit from knowing there is a huge diverse world beyond India. .
Thanks for this comment. I find a soothing, simplistic yet very core foundational nationalistic feeling reading this.❤
Just like air, water, sunlight and viruses all things cerebral like science, literature, mathematics, philosophy, music ... know no boundaries. May the scientitic mindset prosper in the world and especially in the SAARC nations
The reason New York in USA and Mumbai in India are financial hubs and great contributor to the GDP of their respective countries is precisely because these cities are cosmopolitan cities which embraces everyone who brings innovation, entrepreneurship and dedication to the table.
SN Bose is a Bengali and an Indian Hero. He was born and died in kolkata West Bengal, India.
Thanks for the talk, it has blown away my heart..🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩
Great show! We are really ashamed that you had this much hassle to visit our country. Hopefully this issue will be taken care of in no time. Please visit again and enlighten us with your valuable knowledge in coming days.
I watched the video of your talk in the inaugural ceremony, felt so good when I spotted prof biswarup mukhopadhyay sitting next to prof Ashok Sen,,, prof Mukhopadhyay is from the department of physical sciences at the Indian institute of science education and research kolkata, and I am a student here. I really enjoyed your speech in that ceremony.
I am from India,R.N.Chaudhury (81),a
senior citizen of Kolkata.
I am delighted to listen the
factual statement of history by Prof.Hudboy.
I would remind the great
leadership of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose who led an army of liberation with the Hindu, Muslim,Sikh and Christian.
Partition of the Indian Subcontinent is curse on this sacred soil.
Very insightful and educative presentation. Thank You.
Yes i am watching it now from Dhaka.
Time to learn something from Bangladesh ❤
Takes a long long time, brother.
Institution building is a long process. Takes decades.
Nice discussion ❤❤❤❤ from Bangladesh
sir, I am from Dhaka Bangladesh. Thanks.
This Podcast from Professor is a Complete Eye Opener on How Far Bangladesh is evolved and how "Modern" Bangladesh is when Compared to Pakistan.
I'm from Calcutta, West Bengal (India) and a Bengalee ... I'm very impressed to see this sessions, although due to lack of knowledge in Arbic, Pharsi, there was a little bit hindrance, but, yes overall I could understand... it is a wonderful session. By the way, I expected better questions from the youth in the audience. Last but not the least, I would definitely like see the elderly gentleman to share his memories in another session, as has been requested ... looking forward... thanks very much 😊😊
Respect, Pervez sahib
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I am from Bangladesh but not from Dhaka. 01:05:00 I would like to hear more from this guy.
Very good discussion
Good observations by Prof Hoodbhoy on Bangladesh polity / culture.
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Prayers for the everlasting peace between India, Pakistan, & Bangladesh !!!
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Aameen, Elaahi Aameen
Sir you are the best! We South Asians proudly own you as our own feel proud of you!
I wish I can go to Dhaka University. My father's name is there in the merit list. Satyendra Nath Bose was his wadern. He pulled my young Baba out of jail. Baba had protested against British.... Until the end of their lives my Ma - Baba wanted to go back to Bangladesh. Their Shonar Bangla.
It is sad to see a thin crowd to listen to an intellectual. Pakistan is a hopeless case
Sir, you are so graceful, honest, sincere and natural in your expressions and opinions.
It's so nice that such talks are taking place in Pakistan.
But, it was saddening to see the very sparse attendance when a person like you would be the speaker.
Every society, every country or nation should have decent, reasonable, thinking, well-read and educated people like you and the whole world and mankind would be such a wonderful and peaceful place to stay.
Like the poem by Emerson...
Not gold but only men can make
A people great and strong
Men who for truth and honours sake
Stand fast and suffer long.
Brave men who work while others sleep
Who dare while others fly
They build a nation's pillars deep
And lift them to the sky.
Keep the wonderful work going sir.
To my Indian friends who are struggling to make sense of the current events in Dhaka, here’s a quick snapshot from someone on the ground:
Before I discuss Sheikh Hasina, let me mention that my entire family and I voted for her Awami League in the last free and fair election in 2007. Moreover, we come from the same district of Gopalganj, making us 'Gopalis'-a term (pejorative, some might say) often associated with hardcore Awami League supporters.
However, the Hasina of 2007 is not the Hasina who was ousted in 2024. After coming to office, she did not allow a single free election, resulting in 15 years of unelected, increasingly dictatorial rule. Until it became too much and all we needed was a spark.
She met the fate that was paved with her own hands -unyielding confrontation on the streets. It wasn’t Biden who forced out Hasina; it was the ordinary people of Bangladesh, plain and simple. That includes me-a former Hasina supporter.
Now, Dr. Yunus represents our hope to build a true republic: a state of the people, by the people, and for the people. A state where Hindus, Muslims, Chakmas, agnostics, atheists are all equal Bangladeshis with the same rights. A country with regular elections and peaceful transition of power. A liberal state connected to the market economy.
It’s a tall order, of course, but we’ve taken a firm step. How you, as our biggest neighbor, choose to relate to us in this juncture will resonate across generations.The call is yours.
Very in-depth and insightful discussion by the Professor Pervez Hoodbhoy, I'm very much enlightened and aspired by him from this video. It is my first time watching and knowing about him and also about this channel. Just by the title instinctively felt like it is going to be a insightful session. As I finished watching the entire session without skipping a bit, already ensures how good the discussion was considering my ever so fleeting attention span hahaha
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.. Keep it up, team black hole.
Loved it. Subbed it.❤
By a Bangladeshi, studying in Malaysia.
Just little observation, Professor Hoodbhoy didn't refer our Honorable Bangladeshi chief advisor by Professor or Dr. Yunus. Straight away called out his name, and didn't mention that he's also a Nobel laureate from Bangladesh. Which would have been a bit relatable and inspiring for the youth in my opinion perhaps prof. was much more excited to share about the findings that had been gathered from the visit and he didn't want to waste any moment saying anything otherwise. That's all fine, with all due respect tho.😅
Anyways, it's pretty much honouring to see a different perspective coming from intellectuals like Prof. Hoodbhoy at the time of this dawn of the new decentralized Bangladeshi youth-dependent, socio-political revolution.
For anyone who are young, my suggestion would be please gather knowledge from the sources that are more to authenticism, fundamentally foundational, unbiased and open minded. Don't limit yourself by any ideology and any philosophy just because it's the source of your society and favorable and beneficial to you. Be honest and free for the sake of the beautiful unbiased world that doesn't have any hatred and division among the people.
Thank you so much. Watching the program from Dhanmondi,Dhaka,BANGLADESH
Wish this was in English as a Somali interested in both Pakistan and Bangladeshi relations.
Hope we will meet next time
& Will discuss the great time of the Bangladesh revolution 2024.
There are 53 public universities and 114 private universities in Bangladesh. 36:24
Watched from India. Nice program.👌
Meghnad Saha was a BIG scientist born nd brought in Dhaka in the first few decades of 20th century
Thank you for sharing this video. I will watch Prof Hoodbouy more. This world needs such beings to lead the world. We humans need to rise above religion and nationality to tske care of humanity independently.
Sir, we are proud for your visit in Bangladesh .
*Sir we need a session on* : “complexity and randomness of quantum mechanics”
The topics for covering in session should be:
1) newtons corpuscular theory and young’s experiment
2) wave mechanics concepts like Schrödinger’s equation and De Broglie’s hypothesis.
3) elitzur vaidman bomb testing for quantum superposition.
4) how quantum computing is using entanglement.
Sir it’s enough.
Luv from a lower middle class boy of class 11th, and from Hyderabad ♥️🇵🇰
A nation can be modern and progressive only when it accomodate all streams of ideas and thoughts and not based on narrow religious ideologies. Only scientific spirit and quest for truth based on rationality can achieve it.
Bangladesh has a unique and varied culture that distinguishes it from neighboring nations such as India and Pakistan. It is essential to look beyond religious differences and consider the broader aspects of our country. Despite being predominantly Muslim, we should not overlook other significant elements of our society. It is vital for us to come together and collaborate towards building a prosperous and flourishing nation.
Very true, let's make Bangladesh a loving for all!
We pakistani regret what was done in 1971 we are from public we still like Bengali and they dwell in our heart we like brave people of Bengal and request them to give up if they have had any hate extremely sorry for 1971
Prof, you are some of few from Pakistani, rather our bro I watch.
You are doing good job. I hope there are more people like you, who would make pak are state where we can live together ❤️
Prof. Ashok Sen is someone who is admired by the whole scientific community of India and abroad. Prof. Sen is a living legend.
Is freedom easily attained? A nation filled with narrow-mindedness always lives in servitude. But Bengalis never accept slavery. Sweat earns wages; blood earns freedom. We, the Bengalis, can never tolerate unjust rule. Just as we rejected the oppressive rule of the Pakistani military in 1971, we stood up again in 2024.
In 2024, Hasina shed the blood of our students. In response, we declared, "If we have already given blood, we will give more, but we will ensure Hasina's removal."
In 1971, around 3 million martyrs sacrificed their lives. In 2024, over 1,500 lives were lost in the struggle for justice. 44:24
I think bose was born in Kolkata ? How be became bangladeshi
6:02 The photo looks like Lahore or Karachi, in 1960s.
Intellectuals and Sari clad women, in Universities. So much local focus on culture.
I hope Bangladesh keeps it that way.
Thanks sir for your experience and beyond. 🇮🇳
Was this fellow allowed into Bangladesh?
Both Einstein and Bose excelled in playing string instruments. While Einstein played violin, Bose excelled in classical Esraj. Both couldn't live forever in their karambhoomi. While Einstein left his in Germany because of Nazi party, Bose left his favourite Dhaka because of Islamic Pakistan.
The quota system that Sheikh Hasina initially introduced was 30%, after the students protested she reduced it to 05%. But it was the High Court that restored it back to 30%. A small factual detail you missed mentioning. This confusion came in handy for the Chinese Intelligence & Pakistan's ISI who were looking for half a chance to remove Hasina to instigate them to hit the streets. This Bangaldesh story isn't over yet!!!
Keep on dreaming you moron
Very honest discussion. Very rare these days.
Bangladesh is now free and we the people of BD are in peace.
Those who are talking about democracy, where were you in those 16 years? When no acceptable elections were held?
Where were you when people were arrested just for posting a image against fascist Hasina?
Where were you when thousands of crores of tk were money laundered??
Where were you when 2007,2013 and lastly 2024's genocide were in action??
Indians should respect the sovereignty of our country and shouldn’t act like big brother. They should know their limits. And thus they can get respect from ours.
Islamists, fundamentalists etc words are not going to brainwash this generation.
It was all due to indian mind set of
Akhand Bharat
Now they will face partition of there sister states
58:00 There's no hatred in Bangladesh towards 'Indians' or people from any other nation. But Bangladeshi people are strongly aware and against Indian political hegemony.
Bose-Einstein condensate.....Bose is not some small Scientiist
Every word he is saying , but in inside He is hurt and In Pain , Love From Bangladesh ❤️
Thanks from Bangladesh. Your way of talking is very catchy
Excellent report. Thanks
As a close follower of Prof Hoodboy I am so happy to see his influence on young pakistanis. I wish all luck for a successful life for them. I am British Indian consultant in NHS. Sadly the young doctors from Pakistan aren't quite aware of Prof and his work. I take every opportunity to introduce blackhole to them. BTW I find it quite difficult to follow Urdu.
Bahtareen
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Professor Sahab , Why there was great rejoicing and elation in Pakistan after democratically elected Ms Sheikh Haseena Wazid was uprooted by illegal new Govt backed by Jamaat-e-Islami . She was very much removed by religious parties on the backing of foreign intelligence agency . The rejoicing and elation in Pakistan is similar to when Taliban came to power in Afghanistan . Now the same people in Pakistan are abusing Afghanistan left and right . Please explain the reason for Pakistan reaction in this way .
The same will Pakistan people will do with Bangladesh within few years .
I went bangladesh. Around 90's
I was not happy...
Everyone boss and sow power each other's...
Went to jessore. And faridpur.
" If a country has a fascist leader, this is a great horror for that country; but there is much greater horror: The existence of ignorant and unethical masses who support that primitive leader."
-Mehmat Murat Ildan
Bangladeshi establishment took reasonable measures in Hasina,s government to wash the imprints of fundamentalists.even some nonsense were put to deaths.but in Pakistan Mullah Military alliance is much strengthened and created barrier to stop knowledge dissemination.this is unfortunate.
O.K, Then, What's the outcome of conference?
Yeah, I am watching this from Bangladesh 🇧🇩 32:21
Thanks for your present history, social, and scientific studies of current Bangladesh visa vis india and pakistan which gives positive attitude to common people.
Great discussion! Every young person should watch this. It provides valuable insights into understanding real history.
Thank you, The Black Hole!
One interesting thing is we, Bengal's(Bangladeshi), can understand and speak Hundi and Urdu but Pak can't understand Bengal let alone speak. So, my point is: we, Bengal's, believe everything is possible by perseverance and dedication & unity. Our ancestors uprooted Pak army from Bangladesh in 1971 due to their atrocities and inhumane behavior. Now we, Young Generation , removed dictator & criminal Hasina due to her autocracy. Inshaallah,if something bad happens in future,again we ll come out to the road to remove all discrimination ......
I am from Bangladesh i am watching the show... The explanation revolution of Bangladesh all the talking is true.
when was this? Its like these people are oblivious to what is currently happening in Bangladesh today.
...and what is happening in Bangladesh?
Wish u had english subtitles😢
Long live Pervez Hoodbhoy, your are very knowledgeable ❤
Thank you sir.
Sir, now Bangladesh is becoming another Pakistan. In a few years time Pakistan and Bangladesh will be same as per Islamic fundamentalist.
What the hell???
We can't forget 1971
We can forgive
So don't be a fool
Go to Karachi and see yourself how Pakistani people treat Bengalis there
Stop spreading Indian propaganda T least this channel is not for your dirty propaganda. We common Bangladeshi firmly standing with the Dr Yunus government.
so what?? its their country..not yours
*Average Pro-Indian cry-baby detected. if anything India is becoming Ethnostate with BJP in power.*
Bangladesh becoming Bangladesh again not Pakistan
Diversity is strength. The USA is a diverse society in every aspect-religious, ethnic, and moral-yet it stands as one of the most powerful nations in the world. If language alone determined nationhood, both Punjabs and both Bengals would have become independent nations. Many countries share a common language but remain distinct entities. What truly divides people is not diversity but lawlessness and injustice.
Pakistan divided because of secular ruler Aiub Khan and his right hand man Bhutto. Don't blame it on Muslim identity. Muslim Identity is still strong among all muslims of the subcontinent. Just look at the diaspora communities. Tera mera rishta kya - La ilaha Illallah. Pakistani seculars are trying to twist the fact. After Indian puppet Hasina fell we've realized why Jinnah wanted Pakistan.
i am in dhaka and i missed the opportunity to meet mr hoodbhoy. its a big loss. next time
Dont you have your own scientists to meet?
*Now you will have plenty of opportunities to meet and greet Muslim Pakistani beraderaans except for meeting Hindu Bengalis Sen and Ghose from India*
I do not understand urdu very well, just a little. But it is clear me a very wise man of Pakistan, Dr. Hoodbhoy. I have not heard such wise speaking of any Pakistani.
Very nice Q&A session
If Indian people and Indian Governments concern about Bangladesh that's mean Bangladesh is the right track.
Dont worry sir -- Bangladesh on the verge to follow Pakistan Soon. After the fall of Sheikh Hasina - Bangladesh will soon become Islamic Repubilc of Bangladesh and changes to Afghanistan, then Sharia Bangladesh going back to 700AD. Very bad news for India too.. Bangladesh growth is in India's interest so is Pakistan's deradicalized people's Pakistan's growth
Nice chanal❤❤🎉🎉
My thinking is.
On the basis of hatter = no one can rise also survive...
Love and respect from INDIA 🇮🇳
Wow heard the name of Rabindranath Nath Tagore from a youngster there in the group...felt good
Help bangladeshi Hindus 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
34:07 Wrong. Look up the direct action day
Congratulations for Visited New Bangladesh❤❤❤