How do you hold the powerful accountable? - Alam and Feinstein | Studio B Unscripted

For more than 40 years, Bangladeshi photojournalist Shahidul Alam has chronicled social movements, political turmoil and human rights abuses. He was imprisoned and tortured for criticising his government’s response to student protests. In 2018, he became a Time Magazine Person of the Year.
A former MP in Nelson Mandela’s first democratic government, Andrew Feinstein resigned over his party’s refusal to allow an investigation into a $6.2bn arms deal. Ever since, he has become a leading expert on corruption and the global arms trade.
In this episode, Alam and Feinstein discuss their journeys into activism and how to bring about social and political change.

[@khandakersamiha296]

A bangladeshi activist who saw the genocide of the bangladeshis and a Jewish activity who is the son of a holocaust survivor, discussing about how we can show up for the pal£§tenians today. This brotherhood and solidarity can't be expressed in simple words, the emotions can't be understood by colonisers, it just can't be. Amazing segment with amazing set of inspiring human beings.👏🏽

[@user-dl9cw4dj5r]

Shahidul Alam is a dramatist. His aim is to gain attention from foreign media by spreading propaganda and rumours. The reactionary fundamentalist groups in Bangladesh are his big clients.

[@shahajahankhandakar3182]

I am shocked that we denigrate this type of legend through some illiterate and bullshit politicians of our country

[@caesaralkhalif]

What an amazing summary of a beautiful piece by AJ....But aside from engaging personalities in discussions and debates and constructive arguments, the world WE must make a meaningful effort to stop the injustice...These are complex situations that require honest and dedicated fully committed actions that really see the solution through n through.

[@user-dl9cw4dj5r]

The West loves to propagandize some third world people by making them spokespersons for 'democracy', 'human rights' etc., Shahidul Alam is one such person. If the Bangladesh government had not jailed him, the West might not have looked back at him. He should be grateful to the current government for this 'global fame' of his.

[@user-dl9cw4dj5r]

The West loves to propagandize some third world people by making them spokespersons for 'democracy', 'human rights' etc., Shahidul Alam is one such person. If the Bangladesh government had not jailed him, the West might not have looked back at him. He should be grateful to the current government for this 'global fame' of his.

[@MDSiyam-ir4sv]

Shahidul alam is a pride of our country.We couldn't honor him owing to our own inability and we are ashamed of what he suffered at the hands of the current establishment

[@saraf5414]

We Bangladeshis don't seem to appreciate people like Shahidul Alam enough! I always say to my friends that we might never have another Shahidul Alam born in here, since the govt does such a great job in suppressing brilliant people like him! We need to cherish him

[@fardinrahman6403]

​@@saraf5414 The number of righteous people is declining globally, so Bangladesh is no different. But the people who know, who think, who are moral, will always cherish people like Mr. Shahidul Alam.

[@user-dl9cw4dj5r]

Shahidul Alam is a dramatist. His aim is to gain attention from foreign media by spreading propaganda and rumours. The reactionary fundamentalist groups in Bangladesh are his big clients.

[@golamali2149]

We must not lose hope.

[@sarafeenfaisal1939]

What a joke!! Shahidul is a person who holds terrorist ideas! He is charged by terrorism and spreading false and hate speech in Bangladesh. He is connected with radical extremist political party jamate islam. He supports the mass killings of Bangladeshi people in 1971. He supports the genocide. How could be he is our pride? He is a shame for us and you too.

[@Tiger_the_Gunner]

Wow ! Shahidul Alam Sir is here on the set wearing beach sandals 😂 The legend of Bangladesh 🇧🇩📸❤️

[@anikajabin-official546]

Thats what intellectuals dont care of!

[@Tiger_the_Gunner]

@@anikajabin-official546 Actually nobody cares too, when you can establish yourself as one of the best in the world 😎

[@ShikariBhanang]

What a simple man comfortable & relaxed in his skin

[@user-gd9ur1op6f]

Thank You Al Jazeera , for this, Bringing together these two most honourable people on your Giant Al Jazeera Platform. thank you

[@SajiburRNasir]

Thank you, Shahidul Alam and Feinstein for sharing your thoughts!

[@kaneez107]

Two intelligent and good people .. loved the conversation! Wish some of our ‘world leaders’ would think like them.

[@Thereisariver-sp9ut]

It's heartening to hear sanity in an insane world.

[@shoebfaruquee3010]

An exceptional program.... Feeling Proud Alam Bhai. Fantastic Conversation.

[@peanutseltzer5724]

Thank you for your work and dedication to the truth in spite of everything and everyone has fought against you. Thank you for this program. This was very educational and insightful.

[@RozinaYasmin2944]

Excellent conversation! Thanks Al Jazeera🇧🇩

[@arshadkarim5744]

Dr. Shahidul Alam is an Bangladeshi photographer. We are proud of him.

[@user-dl9cw4dj5r]

The West loves to propagandize some third world people by making them spokespersons for 'democracy', 'human rights' etc., Shahidul Alam is one such person. If the Bangladesh government had not jailed him, the West might not have looked back at him. He should be grateful to the current government for this 'global fame' of his.

[@MehediHasan-sd7ug]

Who asked you though?😐

[@annchendoherty9558]

Thanks for this insightful, thought-provoking debate! 🙏

[@ceuler10]

Thanks for sharing this deep conversation, Shahidul! Gives me memories to how my own explanations go when asked what Bangladesh is for me and how profoundly that was influenced by your perspektive during my 6 years in your country AND a photographic movement like hardly anywhere else!

[@anisulislamemon8822]

We are proud of you sir, Shahidul Alam... As a Bangladeshi❤

[@HMshorif-ik3xj]

He is Bangladeshi... Respect him love

[@imhere8380]

Both THESE MEN HAVE VERY BEAUTIFUL VOICES.

[@NBI.]

Great Mr Shahidul Alam, 🇧🇩🇧🇩 ❤❤

[@RuhulAmin-yl2nz]

What a voice he is blessed with! Shahidul Alam

[@eleanordoran4576]

Excellent conversation. So pertinent to the times we live in today. But we are where we are today because we didn’t follow the guides talked about by Alan and Feinstein.

[@starinbd]

We proud of you Mr. Shahidul Alam as a Bangladeshi ❤❤❤

[@TriangularKamalAcademy]

Mr. Shahidul Alam is a Bangladeshi photojournalist. His work is world class and he has already won many international awards. The current ruling government obstructs his work in various ways and he was tortured in Jain, that he said just for speaking on this channel a few years ago. We want Shahidul Alam to do his work independently and his stand for democracy in independent journalism in Bangladesh is strong.

[@masrurakabir5942]

Their ability to share their thoughts was truly inspiring.

[@mdtuhinmahmud7405]

Shahidul Alam is a honorable person, I love him❤❤❤

[@eistiakahmed6278]

I wish I could be there and just listen to them live.

[@happykitten5695]

"i" can and will testify! "i"/"I AM" a Witness! excellent conversation. thanks for sharing. 🙏 Peace and LOVE for ONE and ALL 🕊❤‍🔥

[@happykitten5695]

43:30 ONE could easily argue that ONE would and or could be morally and or ethically obligated to document/record/photograph etc. these atrocities

[@nasreensadeque7996]

Shahidul Alam is our pride.Respect. 🙏

[@emtiazprince8904]

What a simplicity... Sir you are the best

[@mdmasudparvezrubel8733]

Bravo, Mr. Alam! You are an inspiration to me!

[@jimjubabir]

This is so beautiful! I haven't seen a better discussion in a long time!

[@PatriciaClaireEdelstein]

Excellent discussion. Thank you

[@lovetoy1979]

I enjoyed every seconds of this show. Would love to see Mr. Alam with Mr. Mehedi of ZETEO.

[@stillwatersnightsky6533]

Great exchange here. Thank you.

[@harrypotter_petronus]

His voice, his work his personality

[@nazmulalam7583]

Wonderful candid conversation, gives you foods for thought.... I hope it reaches more audiences.

[@sheikhimran9121]

Great man ❤ shahidul alam❤ Love from Bangladesh ❤

[@Protectthecountry2023]

All the best to Shahidul Haque and his partner. Thanks Al-Jazeera

[@user-mw7ll3es4v]

Excellent program and hopefully it will not spread allergy for some of us who doesn’t like to be told truth from your heart? ❤😂😅😊

[@keysemerson3771]

Great thinking and discourse. Thank you so much!

[@ThusSawSuhash]

One of the highly regarded, Sharpest intellectual sociio political and cultural activist from South Asia,

[@62Ruchi]

These two individuals make so much sense that it's almost unfathomable to those who choose willfully not to see the 'truth'. When we are genuinely unwilling to find the facts , nobody can help us. I have a dear friend who is quite a bit smart, educated, and to a degree intellectual. Yet she asked, 'so what about October 7':(

[@mohammedmohiuddin6851]

Good to see you here Mr. Alam

[@mshosen]

Nice to see you dear honourable sir and audience so beautiful conversation about recent issues ❤

[@syedmozammalhossain8657]

Both these gentlemen are with extraordinary talent and self esteem. Very honorable and strong sense of respect to humanity.

[@elainequeens8490]

Bankrupt their economy. Their wealth comes from the ppl, the consumers spending.The ppl got the power to break the economy.

[@badhondola1904]

Great program.❤

[@meskatul]

Such a bold personality!

[@Mkctg2009]

Very Simple men. wish you good luck.

[@arjunaid007]

This interview makes me believe that there's still hope left in this world especially after watching a Jewish descendant of the Holocaust survivor speaking in favor of the Palestinian cause... Only second to the great Dr. Finkelstein.. carry on the good fight sirs

[@syedmunna143]

Man of hearts , proud of u ❤️

[@anisurshamim2805]

❤❤❤ love to see him talking about these issues

[@bengalbilal6730]

Important conversation...

[@abdulchowdhury2635]

What a show!! Keep up the good work AL Jazeera

[@mohinhossain8256]

thank you so much Al Jazeera TV

[@FerdausAlAmin]

A conversation worth listening and pondering

[@Jk5384]

Excellent 👍

[@jhantuman]

Ufff love the way Shahidul Alam Sir said

[@smimranparvez5856]

Great man Shahidul Alam sir, we are proud of you.

[@sagorhossain1997]

Accountable matters

[@mdalam6841]

Shahidul is a great person, we are proud of him.he suffered lots by Bangladeshi unelected Gov.

[@47mahmood]

Love you Shahidul Alam Sir. Pride of our nation 🇧🇩

[@nandobapoy123]

Thank you Al Jazeera to organize this program.

[@HabibThought]

We love you, Shahidul Alam.

[@different_voice]

Shahidul Alam sir is our pride.❤❤❤

[@almamun4207]

Shahidul is very wise man, we Bangladeshi people really proud of him

[@azammahmood3951]

He is a respected celebrity in Bangladesh.

[@alkafi494]

Thanks to Alam

[@inexorableratul]

Amazing!!

[@user-th2lx4qv1i]

Shahidul alam is a pride of our country.❤❤❤

[@SheikhFaisalIbnAabul]

MashAllah. You are the pride of Muslim Ummah and Bangladesh Mr. Shahidul Alam Sir. You are awesome with your beautiful soul Shahidul Alam Sir. May Almighty Allah bless you with Muslim Ummah together forever in duniya and aakhirah..... Aameen.....Summa Aameen. Nasrum Minallahi Wa Fathoon Qareeb Ya Muslimin.

[@rayhansharehin6209]

Owhf maannn.. Goose bump show 🔥🇧🇩

[@NayeemIslam-qe5sl]

Shahidul Alam the great of Bangladesh. He just simple, Attending Al Jazeera show wearing simple sandals

[@NayeemIslam-qe5sl]

What beautiful and clear words!

[@Pirnogor921]

Mr. Shahid you our pride❤

[@georgebeheshtian8578]

I am proud of you guys ❤❤❤

[@peetsnort]

Very good question. How do a small countries lika gaza fight a nuclear power like Israel backed by an even bigger nuclear power like America. Its like watching a toddler in a sandpit fighting hulk hogan

[@Djursnerable]

Then the retarded toddler should not had attacked hulk hogan.

[@shakhawathossen5425]

@shohidul islam Love from Bangladesh🇧🇩🇧🇩 Thank you Al Jazeera

[@Mutasimmusad]

Proud for you @Shahidul Alam

[@user-gf2xu9ei4j]

Alam is very good 👍 journalist ❤

[@coolbuddy9273]

Mr shahidul is the global voice for Bagladesh. Take love Mr.Shohidul islam. We will overcome everything insaallah.

[@ridoyhasan719]

He is an honest and truthful person❤

[@arifzuberi9610]

The pride of my country is the protesting voice of my country Mr. Alam ❤

[@SaifulIslam-lv5ym]

salute u Shahidul Alam

[@rayhankhan5543]

Good to see them.

[@armchairpsychologist2423]

If there are economic consequences: Yes.

[@christinehoovler4841]

Very wise

[@OnlySajeeb]

long live Shahidul Alam 🙏

[@shihabuddin4275]

We should talk about the relation between anarchism, brutal mentality, and power. I think power follows the desperates.

[@razofficial9888]

We proud Shahidul alam Form Bangladesh

[@kawserahmed3544]

Great

[@jonhamilton649]

Dear Shahidul alam sir ❤❤❤

[@jhantuman]

Thanks Al Jazeera for this wonderful debates.

[@sujoy1807]

Very eloquent discussion in a very calm and composed fashion but unfortunately lacking any direction about a possible solution…sort of like two distraught elderly gentleman talking over a cup of tea about rampant corruption. I think protests are ineffectual in modern world. Only solution is sitting around a negotiating table without the threat of violence.

[@News_bd_tv]

Go ahead ❤ sir.

[@mhrfuad7791]

Shahidul Alam is a pride ❤of our country 🫡

[@syourke3]

Protests are important but only if they lead to popular revolution.

[@mmohsin2133]

Two luminaries are talking sense in this insane world. Can they really lead the nations to a more egalitarian world from the present-day dystopia?

[@nazmusshakib6002]

Proud to see shohidul alam❤🇧🇩

[@neobaul]

anyone watching this video should look up pascal najadi and listen to what he has to say. thank you.

[@abubakar_sohag8684]

Our Sahidul Alom Take ❤

[@gazitanjina4776]

Mr Shahidul Alam 🇧🇩