Omer Faruk Naim

Barcelona, Spain

A Bangladeshi-origin journalist based in Barcelona, Spain.

Pedro Sánchez Is Building Bridges in an Anti-Immigration Europe

January 13, 2026

Europe today is passing through a deep political and moral crisis. Immigration—once seen as a symbol of development, labor strength, and cultural diversity—has now become, in many countries, a source of fear, division, and a key weapon of right-wing politics.

Bulgaria Adopts the Euro, Marking Major Step in EU Integration

January 02, 2026

Bulgaria officially adopted the euro as its national currency on 1 January 2026, becoming the 21st member of the euro area and completing a significant milestone in its European integration journey.

Beyond the Welcome: Why Tarique Rahman Must Heed the Security Shadows of Bhutto and Gandhi

December 23, 2025

The political landscape of Bangladesh stands on the precipice of a historic transformation as Tarique Rahman, the Acting Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), prepares for his monumental return to Dhaka. After nearly 18 years in exile, his homecoming on December 25 is not merely a personal milestone but a seismic shift in the nation’s democratic trajectory. As the eldest son of the late President Ziaur Rahman and three-time Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, Rahman represents a bridge between a storied legacy and a modern, reformed future for the Bangladeshi people.