THE THIRD VIEW

THE THIRD VIEW

Column by Mahfuz Anam / Election in first half of ’26 is not unreasonable, but Dec ’25 is doable

Whatever the differing stances of various political parties may be, people in general would prefer to exercise their franchise.

2d ago

Column by Mahfuz Anam / Assad’s ouster and the ever-changing world for Bangladesh

Do we have the expertise to tackle the crises and exploit the opportunities in the evolving geopolitical scenario?

1w ago

Column by Mahfuz Anam / What is Indian media’s gain in branding us as a Hindu-hating country?

What has shocked me is their refusal to fact-check what they are writing, broadcasting or televising—a basic duty of any journalist.

2w ago

Column by Mahfuz Anam / The Indian media and Bangladesh-India relations

The bilateral relationship must be based on a "win-win" policy, rooted in mutual respect, non-hegemony, and the pursuit of shared prosperity and deeper understanding.

1m ago

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.

1m ago

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.

1m ago

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.

2m ago

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.

2m ago

Chief Adviser Yunus's UNGA trip a critical turning point

Now is the best chance for Bangladesh to strengthen international cooperation.

2m ago

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.

3m ago

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.

3m ago

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.

3m ago

How could we have descended to such depravity?

Extrajudicial killings and disappearances should never reappear

3m ago

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.

4m ago

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Taste of freedom regained

A magnificent opportunity with potential pitfalls.

4m ago

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Mindless killing changed everything

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

4m ago

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.

4m ago