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.

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Disinformation targets right-wing audiences, Indians

Reveals TGI analysis of content on Bangladesh on X

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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October 12, 2023
October 12, 2023

Dealing with academic failure

To a student going through any sort of struggle, the world "failure" dominates their thoughts.

October 9, 2023
October 9, 2023

Does a one-sided world cup take pressure off Bangladesh?

Can Bangladesh come out and find themselves somewhere close to the semi final spots?

October 6, 2023
October 6, 2023

Time for a new chapter in the story of Bangladesh cricket

The first cricket World Cup of the 2020s has to be the one where Bangladesh cricket finally reaches maturity.

October 2, 2023
October 2, 2023

Fragile egos and fallen heroes

The arguments breaking out on social media and in real life about the Shakib-Tamim saga have already been quite toxic.

September 28, 2023
September 28, 2023

Knowledge, Attitude, Skills, and Habits – the pillars of School of Life

Interview with Ramesh Mudgal, the principal of Glenrich International School.

August 17, 2023
August 17, 2023

Navigating research as a university student

As a student, it’s important to understand that research is a significant commitment for both the student and the teacher.

July 13, 2023
July 13, 2023

The Definitive Youth Magazine

A look back at the journey of SHOUT.

July 13, 2023
July 13, 2023

Editorial

On this last issue of SHOUT, all that’s left to say is thank you, and goodbye.

June 15, 2023
June 15, 2023

Editorial

The heat this summer is the worst weather I have ever experienced.

May 11, 2023
May 11, 2023

In conversation with Professor Imran Rahman

Sitting down with the vice-Chancellor of University of Liberal Arts, Bangladesh (ULAB).