Two old phone conversations between former Bangladeshi Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia and late writer-intellectual Ahmad Sofa have resurfaced on social media, generating widespread discussion. Facebook user Mohammad Israq offered a political interpretation of these exchanges, which were originally published on the satire site eআরকি. In one call, Sofa reportedly demanded that Khaleda cook for him, citing that Sheikh Hasina had done so, while in another, he reacted angrily when Khaleda’s personal secretary failed to recognize him. Israq’s commentary criticizes Sofa’s behavior as unprofessional and symbolic of elitist arrogance, contrasting it with Khaleda’s humility and professionalism. The discussion has reignited debate about the relationship between Bangladesh’s political leaders and intellectuals, and how cultural elitism shapes public attitudes toward leadership and civic responsibility in the country.