Author - Arshad Mahmud

Why I’ve come to realize that the ballot box doesn’t scare the powerful….it protects them

An extraordinary village election in Russia, where a cleaner defeated a mayor, reveals the hollow rituals of democracy—from Bangladesh to ...

01 May 2025 13:37 PM

The "Refined Awami League" is a myth—everyone was complicit in a corrupt and decaying regime

The potential rehabilitation of the Awami League has sparked controversy, with key figures like Saber Hossain Chowdhury and Shirin Sharmin ...

23 Mar 2025 16:21 PM

Gabbard's comment and India's propaganda: Is responding to every claim a waste of time?

U.S. National Intelligence Chief Tulsi Gabbard's recent comments on Bangladesh have sparked controversy. Her remarks about an Islamic caliphate and ...

18 Mar 2025 20:01 PM

Press Secretaries and Ministers: Do these prized postings yield any real benefits?

Exploring the rise of journalists seeking bureaucratic titles, the perks of government positions, and how the core mission of journalism ...

24 Feb 2025 14:26 PM

Big fishes slip away while small ones are caught under questionable circumstances: Can Yunus' administration avoid responsibility?

An analysis of recent high-profile arrests in Bangladesh and the controversies surrounding their lenient treatment, highlighting concerns over VIP treatment ...

18 Sep 2024 15:56 PM

Why is healthy, independent journalism still a distant possibility in Bangladesh?

Senior journalist Arshad Mahmud highlights the pervasive influence of businessmen and political allies on Bangladesh's media landscape, urging for media ...

15 Sep 2024 13:27 PM