Anu Muhammad

The writer is member secretary of the National Committee to Protect Oil, Gas, Mineral Resources, Power and Ports.

We're witnessing the barbaric face of a global (dis)order

It is the duty of every individual across the world, to speak out, to resist, the Israeli-US war machine.

1w ago

Interim govt losing sight of public mandate

We demand actionable measures from the interim government.

4w ago

Men’s fear and women's 'just rights'

Number of families where men provide for women is rapidly decreasing.

1m ago

Israel's war in Gaza: An alliance that threatens global peace

Palestine is being reduced to a business opportunity under the Trump administration. Gaza is seen as prime real estate.

2m ago

The road to liberation: March 1971 and the years that led to it

The 1971 Liberation War was the culmination of a long struggle for a democratic, secular, and egalitarian society.

3m ago

India’s influence and the quest for a democratic South Asia

Just because the Indian people supported Bangladesh in 1971, does that mean Bangladesh should now be indebted to the Indian government?

3m ago

Imperialism, war, and the fight for a just world

If we take Bangladesh as an example, the Liberation War was fundamentally fought to establish social justice.

4m ago

Our development model is poisoning Dhaka

True reform should involve policies that protect Dhaka’s residents and their right to a liveable city.

4m ago
May 31, 2024
May 31, 2024

‘Booming’ economy, struggling people

When it comes to the simultaneous existence of growth and crisis, Bangladesh has become a model.

May 10, 2024
May 10, 2024

IMF prescription to raise energy prices is anti-people, illogical

The IMF prescription for the public means increased gas, electricity and transport prices, and so on.

February 17, 2024
February 17, 2024

Preeti Urang: A child worker’s death

There should be protests, and a strong stance should be taken against such incidents

February 9, 2024
February 9, 2024

How BCL became an untouchable entity at JU

It's truly a mutually beneficial relationship, with BCL protecting the JU administration as and when needed.

January 24, 2024
January 24, 2024

New curriculum is detached from reality

It is surprising how the government has reacted, as this could have been an opportunity for them to use stakeholders' inputs and improve the curriculum further

January 8, 2024
January 8, 2024

Bangladesh's election formality is over. What’s next?

The only escape from this dire situation lies within ourselves, particularly the youth.

January 3, 2024
January 3, 2024

Nothing is normal if we don’t have our rights

To put an end to rampant authoritarianism, we have to have our rights.

December 15, 2023
December 15, 2023

Is there a Left left in Bangladesh?

The left's agenda is global, not just national.

November 23, 2023
November 23, 2023

Is a minimum wage offer of Tk 12,500 even logical?

It is shocking that the wage board sees it fit to approve such a meagre amount for minimum wage for RMG workers, which is a quarter of what they need just to stay above the poverty line.

November 17, 2023
November 17, 2023

A fair election is the cornerstone of democracy

It is disheartening that none of the country's ruling party leaders have so far demonstrated the courage to face the people with a credible electoral process.