This roundtable explores the transnational dynamics of political activism through the lens of the 2024 Bangladesh student protests and their resonance within Toronto's Bangladeshi-Canadian diaspora. Employing cosmopolitan citizenship frameworks, we examine how transnational social movements transcend national boundaries, reconfiguring collective memory, political consciousness, and intergenerational relationships. Our interdisciplinary analysis reveals how digital platforms and networked activism enable second-generation youth to challenge traditional familial structures while simultaneously reconnecting with historical struggles for liberation.

The research interrogates the transformative potential of cosmopolitan citizenship, demonstrating how local community experiences are deeply intertwined with global political movements. We analyze the gendered dimensions of transnational activism, investigating how digital mobilization reshapes mental health narratives, political engagement, and diasporic identity. By centering the intersections of trauma, resistance, and collective healing, our panel illuminates how transnational social movements create new forms of solidarity that extend beyond geographic and generational boundaries.

Our theoretical approach bridges diaspora studies, critical trauma theory, and cosmopolitan citizenship to provide nuanced insights into how political movements generate collective resilience. The panel contributes critical perspectives for policymakers, mental health practitioners, and scholars examining the complex relationships between global activism, community well-being, and transnational belonging.