Cleanse then reform
Reform is not only overdue, but it has also become urgent given the rot that has engulfed the security sector, particularly over the last 15 years of misrule.
1d ago
Unanswered questions about the Pilkhana massacre
Former army chief Moin’s excuse of following the chain of command betrays his puerility at its worst.
3w ago
Recast our security agenda
The Indian media’s smear campaign began immediately after the hasty departure of Hasina.
4w ago
Regain the land and regain its soul too
We belonged to the land, but the land was anything but ours.
1m ago
Don’t let the new dawn be turned false
We must not let our guard down and allow anyone to negate our new dawn.
1m ago
You don’t have to be a Muslim to feel for the Palestinians
It is heartening to note that many large demonstrations held in Western capitals and major cities were participated in by people of all religions.
6m ago
The long road since 48 hours
After the investigating officer being changed six times, the case has, in all probability, stalled.
1y ago
Who killed democracy in Bangladesh?
The recent by-polls represent the state of democracy in our country fairly accurately.
1y ago
September 1, 2022
Next Election: A Replay of Old Politics?
It is apparent, from what has transpired in the last fortnight, that any attempt to exercise political rights, and to seek space, will be curbed by force.
August 16, 2022
What have we done with our strategic assets?
Strategic assets are those that demand attention from the highest levels of the state.
August 3, 2022
Democracy means more than the ability to vote
Unfortunately, winning an election has become the synonym for achieving power.
June 30, 2022
Another ring in the shackle to gag the media
Is not the media already under duress, and its function heavily encumbered by the Digital Security Act (DSA), without needing a new law which is now on the anvil of the Bangladesh Press Council (BPC)?
June 16, 2022
Our skewed legal system
Time and again, it has been proven that, when it comes to justice in Bangladesh, some are more equal than others.
June 9, 2022
Why election 2023 needs to be different from the last two
An acceptable election depends on the Election Commission's ability to display its grit and resolve, exercise its writ, remain neutral, and be prompt to address complaints and proactive in detecting violations.
May 30, 2022
Rohingya refugees: Are we paying for our hospitality?
As if a million Rohingya refugees are not enough, we have to now face the prospect of Rohingyas sneaking in through the borders from India into Bangladesh.
May 16, 2022
Are some people always trying to ‘oust’ the government?
Earlier this month, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina made a remark that assumes significance given the rueful undertone that her statement conveyed.
April 28, 2022
The slur of sanctions
The word is one of the most pejorative terms in the English dictionary; it is the most reviled term, too, as well as an oft-used mechanism handy to the West to twist the tails of those it dislikes.
April 24, 2022
How fares the opposition in Bangladesh?
The prime minister had made a very profound and significant remark at the beginning of this month on the state of the opposition in the country.
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