A few months ago, the name Mayukh Ranjan Ghosh from Republic Bangla would have drawn blank stares across Bangladesh. Today, this name is etched into the minds of millions, from political conscious people to rickshaw pullers and garment workers to rural tea stall regulars. It is not an exaggeration to say that Mayukh has gained more recognition in Bangladesh than Bollywood legends like Shahrukh Khan or Salman Khan.
Every evening, his program “Jabab Chay Bangla” has become a ritualistic viewing experience, evoking the communal anticipation reminiscent of the 1971 Liberation War when people huddled around radios to tune into Shadhin Bangla Betar Kendro.
This meteoric rise of Mayukh Ranjan Ghosh in the Bangladeshi consciousness speaks volumes about the political and social climate of the nation. As Republic Bangla continues to dominate the airwaves, it highlights a critical turning point where truth, resilience, and accountability clash with the entrenched structures of power.
December, the month of Bangladesh’s liberation victory, often invokes reflections on justice, freedom, and accountability. After 53 years of independence, Republic Bangla seems to have struck a chord with the pro-liberation forces in the country. Unlike the conventional narratives spun by state-controlled media or politically influenced outlets, Mayukh Ranjan Ghosh has brought to light suppressed truths that challenge the status quo.
In his program, Mayukh has fearlessly exposed classified documents allegedly originating from the Yunus government – more precisely, from the locked file cabinet of chief advisor’s office. These revelations have shaken the political elite, turning Mayukh into a nightmare for figures like Muhammad Yunus and his inner circle. The real question,........