Azmin Azran

Digital Features Coordinator at The Daily Star

BNP’s show of force on Airport Road and a political culture that refuses to change

For an outside observer, it must be baffling that the BNP, having witnessed what the actions of the last 15 years did to the Awami League in three short weeks this summer, never even considered the fact that if they didn’t play fast and loose with people’s precious time like Sheikh Hasina used to, it would set a nice contrast in the minds of voters and the young generation.

1d ago

Disinformation targets right-wing audiences, Indians

Reveals TGI analysis of content on Bangladesh on X

3w ago

A world of voting systems: What is the right choice for Bangladesh?

The number of different electoral systems around the world is testament to the complex nature of democracy

2m ago

What is the ‘Electoral College’?

The most important details for outsiders to understand is that the United States of America is a federal state, made up of 50 states.

2m ago

The need for transparency in political financing

Anyone familiar with the previous “elections” held between 2014 and 2024 will know that it is virtually impossible these spending caps were adhered to, despite parties’ claims of compliance on paper.

3m ago

What politics for the new generation should look like

Politicians need to start understanding that the loud, unnecessary, intrusive politics that we know today needs to become the politics of the past.

4m ago

Bangladesh’s Rawalpindi Test win provides some much-needed room for reflection

We can have a national cricket team who can do it all. The win in Rawalpindi is an indication of it.

4m ago

How the youth's perception of Bangabandhu soured under Awami League

Even if history is not consistent with what the youth have been taught, it doesn't explain the disdain with which many have treated his memory

4m ago
September 30, 2021
September 30, 2021

Editorial

I travelled to a beautiful place last week, and the last time I travelled before this was in March. I remember both vacations clearly, but if you asked me details about the months in between, there wouldn’t be much I would be able to say.

September 23, 2021
September 23, 2021

The Realities of Fat Shaming

Fat shaming is a pattern of behaviour that shouldn't belong in our society.

September 2, 2021
September 2, 2021

Editorial

Are things getting back to normal? Do I even dare entertain the thought?

July 29, 2021
July 29, 2021

Editorial

For readers with a keen eye, or even a lazy one, this week’s SHOUT should look very different. It’s prettier, and it’s also an issue consisting only of fiction pieces.

June 10, 2021
June 10, 2021

Editorial

The Internet has been on my mind this week. That is not to say it isn’t on my mind constantly, every breathing second of my life is spent thinking of things on the Internet, of how to be on the Internet. I even think about how others have been on the Internet and whether I like what I see.

May 20, 2021
May 20, 2021

Editorial

I often think of my time at school like a wildlife documentary. Students are the dominant species of course, owning the space, adapting to the

April 19, 2021
April 19, 2021

European Super League: The Death of European Football?

11 European football giants and Tottenham announced to establish a “European Super League”.

March 25, 2021
March 25, 2021

Editorial

In terms of national events, most of us won’t be experiencing anything nearly as important as the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh’s independence in our lifetimes.

March 11, 2021
March 11, 2021

A Secret Exchange

"I am here, Pasha. Show yourself."

March 4, 2021
March 4, 2021

Editorial

A young me in class 8 held strong prejudices against all studies that were not related to science. I didn’t know any better, to be honest.