Mohammad Al-Masum Molla

Mohammad Al-Masum Molla

Multimedia journalist with nearly 10 years’ experience in mainstream media in Bangladesh with a background in investigative journalism and environmental, political and human rights reporting.

Only election roadmap will ease tensions

The BNP believes that only a clear roadmap for the election will be able to improve the present volatile situation in the country’s politics.

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The price of unchecked protest politics

Under the guise of “mob justice,” various groups, including students, have taken the law into their own hands.

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BNP to press for polls without stirring chaos

The BNP is planning to ramp up efforts to push for a national election by December but will avoid a direct conflict with the interim government, party sources have said.

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Ban on Awami League and future actions

There is no denying the extent of damage the AL has done over the last 15 years, particularly from January 5, 2014.

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What Khaleda Zia’s return means for the BNP

Khaleda Zia's return is not merely a personal event.

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A diplomatic reset wrapped in contradiction

The Yunus-Modi meeting is less about conviction and more about pragmatism.

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BNP prepares for demos for election by December

Frustrated as the chief adviser has yet to clearly specify when the election will be held, the BNP is making preparations to take to the streets with a demand for polls by December.

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From convoy to controversy: can NCP live up to its reformist image?

To his credit, Sarjis Alam attempted to explain his 100-car motorcade on Facebook, albeit by way of answering Tasnim Jara's query about the source of his funds

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March 23, 2025
March 23, 2025

AL ban debate: BNP sniffs ploy to delay the polls

Party leaders argue these are "attempts to incite tensions between the military and the public, creating political unrest"

March 18, 2025
March 18, 2025

BNP cautiously optimistic of polls in December

BNP leaders believe that the government is trying to cater to the interests of multiple political groups, which may explain the conflicting statements.

March 13, 2025
March 13, 2025

How many more 8-year-olds will we have to bury?

This death -- or perhaps murder -- is not just a loss for the family, but a collective failure of our society to keep children safe

March 3, 2025
March 3, 2025

Khaleda’s call for unity is a step in the right direction

Bangladesh’s political landscape has long been defined by division and vengeance.

February 28, 2025
February 28, 2025

Discard traitors, those inactive during uprising

Grassroots BNP leaders yesterday said there are conspiracies to harm their party’s election prospects.

February 27, 2025
February 27, 2025

Polls candidates, strategy: BNP meet today to seek info from grassroots

The BNP is holding an extended meeting today to gather opinions of its grassroots about possible election candidates and its polls strategy.

February 24, 2025
February 24, 2025

Real change or more of the same?

Denial and blame games won’t save us from the deepening law and order crisis.

February 20, 2025
February 20, 2025

Bangladeshi climate migrants end up in modern slavery

For thousands of Bangladeshis fleeing climate disasters, migration offers a desperate escape but at a grievous cost.

February 18, 2025
February 18, 2025

Parties fret over govt initiative to publish their stance online

While the government's push for transparency has been praised by many, some politicians worry that it could expose their parties to public criticism

February 14, 2025
February 14, 2025

The honeymoon period of the interim government is over

What started as a moment of hope—a chance to break free from the chains of authoritarian rule—has increasingly turned into a struggle for meaningful reform.