Al Jazeera Investigates

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International undercover operations. Informants. Hidden camera tape. It all comes together in Al Jazeera Investigates, where we take you inside the network's biggest stories.

Episode 1

36 July: Uprising in Bangladesh | Ep. 1 – I Am Razakar

After 15 years in office, Sheikh Hasina’s stranglehold on power starts to loosen. A grievous insult leveled at student protesters catapults a long simmering dispute over government jobs into a full fledged rebellion. When students take to the streets, the government deploys armed gangs to beat them into submission. It’s a tactic that has worked in the past, but this time the students are fighting back like never before. Episode Credits: This episode was written and produced by Kevin Hirten and Tamara Khandaker with Craig Pennington who is also the audio editor. Additional editing by Manny Panaretos. Clean Cuts did the final sound mix. Black Box did music for this series. Will Thorne is the Executive Producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s Head of Audio.
Episode 2

36 July: Uprising in Bangladesh | Ep.2 - Making of a Martyr

Abu Sayed, a young man from a poor village, is shot dead while standing up to police in front of his university campus. With thousands watching the tragic scene on livestream, he becomes instantly viewed as a martyr. Sheikh Hasina, whose political career was grounded in the martyrdom of her famous father, scrambles to change the narrative and help turn Abu Sayed from a hero into a villain. Episode Credits: This episode was written and produced by me, Kevin Hirten and Tamara Khandaker with Craig Pennington who is also our audio editor. Additional editing by Manny Panaretos. Clean Cuts did the final sound mix Black Box composed original music for this series. Will Thorne is the Executive Producer. And Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s Head of Audio.
Episode 3

36 July: Uprising in Bangladesh | Ep. 3 - Point of No Return

Abu Sayed’s death super charges the uprising and Sheikh Hasina is determined to put a stop to it. In this episode, we’ll hear Hasina, on exclusively obtained recordings, authorizing deadly force. As the situation worsens she makes two fateful decisions. She calls the Army in and turns the internet off. Episode Credits: This episode was written and produced by me, Kevin Hirten and Tamara Khandaker with Craig Pennington who is also our audio editor. Additional editing by Manny Panarertos. Clean Cuts did the final sound mix Black Box composed original music for this series. Will Thorne is the Executive Producer. And Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s Head of Audio.
Episode 4

36 July: Uprising In Bangladesh | Ep. 4 – Chain of Command

With the internet shut off, Sheikh Hasina attempts to claw back the narrative. But as the uprising reaches its final days, it becomes clear that her cruel crackdown on the students has backfired. There’s no turning back. A fateful decision from Bangladesh’s most powerful institution puts Sheikh Hasina’s government on a glidepath to collapse. Episode Credits: This episode was written and produced by me, Kevin Hirten and Tamara Khandaker with Craig Pennington who is also our audio editor. Additional editing by Manny Panarertos. Clean Cuts did the final sound mix Black Box did the music for this series. Will Thorne is the Executive Producer.And Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s Head of Audio.
Episode 5

36 July: Uprising In Bangladesh | Ep. 5 - March to Dhaka

When Bangladeshi’s woke up on the morning of August 5, 2024 no one knew what would happen. Hundreds of thousands of people were planning to march to the capital. But security forces still loyal to Sheikh Hasina were determined to keep her in power no matter the cost. Until the final minutes, her fate remained uncertain. The last day of the uprising would be the deadliest and most dramatic. Episode Credits: This episode was written and produced by me, Kevin Hirten and Tamara Khandaker with Craig Pennington who is also our audio editor. Additional editing by Manny Panarertos. Clean Cuts did the final sound mix Black Box did the music for this series. Will Thorne is the Executive Producer. And Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s Head of Audio.

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07/26/2025

Clay0423

The best journalism with experience in global investigation .Aljazeera is the best channel ever with all the programs they show and produce. thank you for all you do every day, exposing bad people and holding the people in power accountable!
Great Journalism

08/19/2024

ALomavin

These podcasts have been nothing short of stellar. Incredible work by these journalists. It is evident the time, manpower and dedication invested in investigating and revealing these truly fascinating stories. I am beyond impressed.
Top notch journalism!

01/05/2024

Aaa641580531

I absolutely love this podcast! The investigations are extensive and shine a light on issues that are largely ignored or dangerous to investigate. I sincerely hope all the journalists stay safe as they report on these crimes.
Excellent Journalism, Excellent Reporting

01/06/2023

Grumpyhistory

Hard hitting investigations on little and broadly reported issues alike—but things that are shaping our world. Skeptical but not with a hard lean bias or analysis that blurs into opinion. Very well done.

International undercover operations. Informants. Hidden camera tape. It all comes together in Al Jazeera Investigates, where we take you inside the network's biggest stories.