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Research, artistic inquiry, music education, and evolving frameworks by Shariful Islam exploring listening, identity, and contemporary musical practice.

Introducing BSM: Reclaiming the Sonic Self Through Listening

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Introducing BSM: Reclaiming the Sonic Self Through Listening By Shariful Islam What happens when music is treated not only as performance—but as a way of understanding identity, participation, and human experience? Over the past several years, alongside my work as a violinist, composer, orchestra conductor, and educator, I have been developing an evolving research and

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The Translation Deficit: Knowledge Access and Linguistic Inequality in Bangladesh

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Bangla is not merely a language in Bangladesh; it is a historical marker of political identity and cultural resistance, forged in the fires of the 1952 Language Movement that led to its constitutional recognition as the state language. This symbolic centrality underscores a collective commitment to linguistic sovereignty. Yet, despite this, access to advanced knowledge

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The Silent Takeover

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Indian Hegemony in Bangladesh’s Music Industry and Education Shariful Islam Antonio Gramsci’s theory of cultural hegemony asserts that dominance is not merely enforced through political or economic control but is deeply entrenched within cultural and ideological frameworks. In the South Asian context, where historical, economic, and artistic ties run deep, India’s influence over Bangladesh’s music

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