Mahfuz Anam

THE THIRD VIEW

Editor and publisher, The Daily Star

As a nation, we are not focused on education

We have had so many reform commissions, but none on education, reflecting our own sense of priority.

3w ago

Please don't resign: An appeal to Prof Yunus

A captain cannot abandon ship, especially when the sea is turbulent

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What are we building after dismantling the AL regime?

Democracy does not seem to be our focus today. Because if it were, then shouldn’t we have been talking about elections more?

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The elephant in the room no one is talking about

Reform of political parties is of urgent need

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Unhealthy election controversy must be resolved

Just as the fundamental reforms are necessary for the country, so is an elected government.

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Stability is the need of the hour

Right now, there are two major issues: progress of reforms, and the prospect of election

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Will the new party spark a new political culture?

Bangladesh needs a new political party with youthful energy, spirited patriotism, and genuine love for the poor and downtrodden.

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Editor's Note

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August 23, 2024
August 23, 2024

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Strengthen the chief adviser's hands

Let us not take a wrong step and miss the opportunity that the latest uprising has brought us to rebuild the country of our dreams.

August 16, 2024
August 16, 2024

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Taste of freedom regained

A magnificent opportunity with potential pitfalls.

August 2, 2024
August 2, 2024

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Mindless killing changed everything

Blinded by unquestioned power, the government is refusing to accept the new reality.

July 26, 2024
July 26, 2024

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Are we going to learn from our mistakes or keep repeating them?

What is said by the power and what is believed by the people may not be the same.

July 18, 2024
July 18, 2024

Why was Abu Sayed shot dead in cold blood?

Why was Abu Sayed of Rangpur's Begum Rokeya University shot down by police? He was standing alone, totally unarmed with arms stretched out, holding no weapons but a stick

July 1, 2024
July 1, 2024

Tribute by Mahfuz Anam: Remembering the flagbearer of independent journalism

As we commemorate Latifur Rahman, we miss his presence, warmth and personal touch in championing the cause of independent journalism.

June 28, 2024
June 28, 2024

Column by Mahfuz Anam: From people to a ‘bubble’

Today's Awami League only speaks to the mirror because it cannot tolerate the retort that would come if it spoke to the people.

June 20, 2024
June 20, 2024

The Poet Speaks

A reprint of an interview of Sufia Kamal by Mahfuz Anam.

June 7, 2024
June 7, 2024

Column by Mahfuz Anam: The majesty of ‘public will’

India's election proved once again that, if allowed free expression, public will always strengthens democracy.

May 17, 2024
May 17, 2024

Column by Mahfuz Anam: What constitutes hurting religious sentiments?

The issue of religious tolerance have become a matter of great concern as we see a global rise in narrow-mindedness, prejudice and hatred.