THE THIRD VIEW
Column by Mahfuz Anam / Ending impunity for crimes against journalists
Though the signals are mixed we still hope that the media in Bangladesh will see a new dawn.
Column by Mahfuz Anam / Of rivers and people
The present leadership must prioritise the development of these two assets of Bangladesh for a sustainable and prosperous future.
Column by Mahfuz Anam / Hasina’s misrule should not affect our judgement of Bangabandhu
The history of Liberation War must be honoured.
Column by Mahfuz Anam / The indiscriminate arrests and murder charges
Reckless and unsubstantiated use of murder charges will only make a farce of the law, not bring justice to those who deserve it.
Rape of an Indigenous schoolgirl / Why did the Khagrachhari school reinstate a known sexual predator?
This incident exposes the added vulnerability of young women and girls when they belong to Indigenous communities.
Column by Mahfuz Anam / Chief Adviser Yunus's UNGA trip a critical turning point
Now is the best chance for Bangladesh to strengthen international cooperation.
Column by Mahfuz Anam / July uprising and some thoughts of Bangladeshi-Americans
NRBs gathered in New Jersey showed eagerness to assist in the journey of the new Bangladesh forward.
Column by Mahfuz Anam: Business community's voice needed in the interim government
It is necessary for keeping the wheels of growth running and attracting foreign investment in the new Bangladesh.
Column by Mahfuz Anam: Two hours with the chief adviser
The most challenging task the CA sought our help in was to work towards unifying the nation.
How could we have descended to such depravity?
Extrajudicial killings and disappearances should never reappear
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.
Column by Mahfuz Anam: Taste of freedom regained
A magnificent opportunity with potential pitfalls.
Column by Mahfuz Anam: Mindless killing changed everything
Blinded by unquestioned power, the government is refusing to accept the new reality.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.