The practical path to dissolving a “fascist” party like Awami League
Examining the dissolution of fascist parties in Bangladesh, this article explores how banning ideology, absorbing non-criminal members, and ensuring justice ...
The risk of extending BNP’s waiting game…
DU-seven colleges clashes expose a troubling reality
The Tulip Siddiq scandal: A political drama of power, privilege, and erosion of trust
In defense of Mahfuj Alam…
July 2024 is not the antithesis of December 1971 but its continuation
Can Bangladesh reimagine governance? A bold experiment is taking shape….
Awami League’s wake-up call: BNP is the essential ally it needs to do politics, but not in Hasina’s way
November 7: A day of revolution, unity, and the dawn of a new Bangladesh
Unmasking the crisis: Why Bangladesh needs a full COVID-19 enquiry now
Bangladesh must conduct a comprehensive COVID-19 inquiry to address underreported cases, health system weaknesses, procurement controversies, and government mismanagement during ...
31 Oct 2024 18:03 PM
The fallacy of separating Mujib from Hasina reeks of fascist apologism
Mahfuz Anam argues in his article, "Don’t Judge Bangabandhu Through Hasina’s Misrule," that Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s legacy should not be ...
22 Oct 2024 14:30 PM
An open letter to a hero…..
A heartfelt tribute to Abu Syeed, a hero of Bangladesh's fight against fascism, reflecting on his sacrifice and the ongoing ...
21 Oct 2024 13:44 PM
Generals and gambits: The high stakes of leadership in Bangladesh
From Plassey to Sheikh Hasina's downfall, the history of Bangladesh's rulers and their army chiefs reveals a cycle of power ...
08 Oct 2024 13:37 PM
Abrupt venue change for WHO regional meeting casts spotlight on Putul's controversial appointment again
Saima Wazed's role as WHO Regional Director faces scrutiny after the fall of the Awami League government, raising concerns about ...
06 Oct 2024 13:54 PM
Breaking the cycle: The need to ban student-teacher politics
The student movement in Bangladesh exposes the destructive impact of partisan student politics, calling for an end to its influence ...
26 Sep 2024 16:49 PM
Is democracy truly the preferred system of governance, or do its dynamics vary in South Asia?
The concept of democracy, celebrated globally, faces significant challenges in developing nations. Examining political crises in Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and ...
24 Sep 2024 12:48 PM
India's border killings violate international law and demand global attention
A detailed look at the escalating violence along the Bangladesh-India border, highlighting human rights violations, civilian deaths, and the potential ...
23 Sep 2024 12:25 PM
Poetry recitals, Asaduzzaman Noor and the creeping India-sponsored cultural fascism
Zia Hassan critiques the cultural landscape of Bangladesh, emphasizing the Indian influence on recitation organizations and cultural events, particularly during ...
18 Sep 2024 12:29 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
Morgue, journalist Priyo's body, and the memories of the long July
Dhaka Medical College morgue, July uprising Bangladesh, Tahir Zaman Priyo, Dhaka student protests, Priyo shooting death, Bangladesh curfew, Central Road ...