Mir Aftabuddin Ahmed

Sustainable policy reforms demand a cultural change

Dr Yunus outlined five strategic arenas for reform: the Election Commission (EC), judiciary, civil administration, security forces, and media.

1m ago

When rule of (no) law reigns supreme

A narrative from both the government and some mass media outlets promotes a version of events that is far detached from the reality experienced

2m ago

An ode to our senior citizens

The notion of community upliftment will fade with the passing of Bangladesh's current cohort of senior citizens.

4m ago

Pakistan bats for Imran Khan

Khan's clout originates from a general belief that he can do no wrong while representing Pakistan.

7m ago

The plight of the Sudanese deserves our attention

Sudan needs assistance from the international community—and it needs it very quickly.

9m ago

Reversing the deficit of hope

Hope is not just an emotion, but a quantifiable driver of decision-making.

11m ago

The fiery call for freedom

Bangabandhu did not encourage a military conflict, nor did he push the country to the brink of war in his speech.

1y ago

Which path do we want to be on?

It is imperative to bring voters to conversations pertaining to the 2023 general elections.

1y ago
September 5, 2024
September 5, 2024

Sustainable policy reforms demand a cultural change

Dr Yunus outlined five strategic arenas for reform: the Election Commission (EC), judiciary, civil administration, security forces, and media.

August 3, 2024
August 3, 2024

When rule of (no) law reigns supreme

A narrative from both the government and some mass media outlets promotes a version of events that is far detached from the reality experienced

May 28, 2024
May 28, 2024

An ode to our senior citizens

The notion of community upliftment will fade with the passing of Bangladesh's current cohort of senior citizens.

February 15, 2024
February 15, 2024

Pakistan bats for Imran Khan

Khan's clout originates from a general belief that he can do no wrong while representing Pakistan.

January 3, 2024
January 3, 2024

The plight of the Sudanese deserves our attention

Sudan needs assistance from the international community—and it needs it very quickly.

November 1, 2023
November 1, 2023

Reversing the deficit of hope

Hope is not just an emotion, but a quantifiable driver of decision-making.

March 7, 2023
March 7, 2023

The fiery call for freedom

Bangabandhu did not encourage a military conflict, nor did he push the country to the brink of war in his speech.

January 12, 2023
January 12, 2023

Which path do we want to be on?

It is imperative to bring voters to conversations pertaining to the 2023 general elections.

October 26, 2022
October 26, 2022

Why we need traditional media to survive

The role of independent media and journalism as bearers of the foundations of democratic systems, is slowly but surely diminishing.

September 18, 2022
September 18, 2022

Bangladesh cricket is in shambles, and BCB must answer for it

The administration and management of Bangladesh cricket at the hands of BCB is symptomatic of an unprofessional sport management system.