Shaila Shobnam
Shaila Shobnam is a barrister-in-training at BPP University, Britain, and an LL.B. (Hons) graduate of the University of London.
How Pakistan saw 1971: Inside the Hamoodur Rehman Commission Report
28 March 2026
Imagine poring over a confidential war report that warns of unreliable data, only to find it quietly accepting the lowest figures possible.
28 March 2026
The Bawm language at a crossroads
21 February 2026
On International Mother Language Day, the story of the Bawm language in Bangladesh stands as both a testament to resilience and a warning of fragility.
21 February 2026
Women without power: The politics of purdah, Jamaat and Maududi’s legacy
11 February 2026
Maududi treats normal gender interaction as dangerous, placing the burden on women to withdraw while excusing men from responsibility.
11 February 2026
Before the Assam-Bengal line system: Mobility, land, and belonging
20 January 2026
The eastern subcontinent is one of the most fluid ecological zones in the world.
20 January 2026