Mir Aftabuddin Ahmed

Mir Aftabuddin Ahmed is policy development officer at the City of Toronto.

Canada bets on the political centre and an economist

Mark Carney faces an assignment that will stretch even his crisis-tested resume.

3d ago

The role of state and society in sustaining gendered violence

Rape persists in Bangladesh at the scale it does because too many men believe they are superior beings and that women exist to be controlled.

1w ago

A reminder of the nearly unwinnable hand Yunus was dealt

A sentiment has taken root in Bangladesh: Yunus is an honest man with good intentions.

3m ago

The BPL anthem: A rhythm of change

Bangladesh's youth rise up, fueling a cultural movement of protest and hope.

5m ago

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.

8m 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

9m 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.

11m ago

Pakistan bats for Imran Khan

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

1y ago
June 2, 2017
June 2, 2017

Mashrafe's magic

Sitting in an Afghani restaurant called Bamiyan Kabob in Toronto, I was chit-chatting with a couple of my teammates at the end of a

May 25, 2017
May 25, 2017

A legacy we must not forget

Throughout the history of independent Bangladesh, national actors in politically privileged positions have slowly but steadily monopolised the norms pertaining to this country's struggle for emancipation.

April 25, 2017
April 25, 2017

Goodbye to an icon

If one goes on YouTube and types Lucky Akhand in the search box, a 30-minute video titled “Best of Lucky Akhand” pops up as one of

April 17, 2017
April 17, 2017

Lest we forget - The legacy of Mujibnagar

We should celebrate the lives of the iconic Mujibnagar figures, without whose leadership and bravery, it may very well have been difficult for Bangladesh to achieve what was certainly a miraculous victory.

April 9, 2017
April 9, 2017

A national resource that can no longer be ignored

Bangladesh has been on a path of drastic economic development, characterised by a consistent GDP growth rate hovering above 6 percent in the last decade or so.

March 26, 2017
March 26, 2017

FROM SHEIKH MUJIBUR RAHMAN TO OUR BANGABANDHU

As Bangladesh steps into its 46th year as an independent and sovereign nation, it is celebrating its vast achievements,while contemplating the intricate mechanisms needed to address its problems.

March 14, 2017
March 14, 2017

Why did we take a step backwards?

Bangladesh has always been a country of promise, hope and progress, amidst the common plight faced by a developing nation.

March 7, 2017
March 7, 2017

The speech that ignited a revolution

Suhrawardy Udyan, or what was known as Ramna Race Course, has a close relationship with the history of Bangladesh.

February 9, 2017
February 9, 2017

How state intervention can boost our economy

The sad truth is our political establishment is too busy arguing with one another regarding issues which only they are concerned with. Dialogue, discussion and debate regarding policy matters seem to have been ignored for too long.

February 6, 2017
February 6, 2017

The declining left - Bangladesh expects more

Suranjit Sengupta had been a stalwart of the Awami League for the last four decades or so. An articulate parliamentarian and a vociferous constitutionalist, Mr. Sengupta had been a robust voice in favour of socialist principles.