THE THIRD VIEW

THE THIRD VIEW

Column by Mahfuz Anam / As a nation, we are not focused on education

We have had so many reform commissions, but none on education, reflecting our own sense of priority.

1m ago

Column by Mahfuz Anam / What are we building after dismantling the AL regime?

Democracy does not seem to be our focus today. Because if it were, then shouldn’t we have been talking about elections more?

1m ago

Column by Mahfuz Anam / The elephant in the room no one is talking about

Reform of political parties is of urgent need

2m ago

Column by Mahfuz Anam / Unhealthy election controversy must be resolved

Just as the fundamental reforms are necessary for the country, so is an elected government.

2m ago

Column by Mahfuz Anam / Stability is the need of the hour

Right now, there are two major issues: progress of reforms, and the prospect of election

3m ago

Column by Mahfuz Anam / Will the new party spark a new political culture?

Bangladesh needs a new political party with youthful energy, spirited patriotism, and genuine love for the poor and downtrodden.

3m ago

Column by Mahfuz Anam / Editors, don't become PROs of proprietors

We must renew our pledge to journalistic ethos and commitment to democracy, freedom of expression, freedom of the press, and public service.

4m ago

Column by Mahfuz Anam / A new reality for free media

Sadly, some very disturbing signs can still be seen that are posing a new set of threats against free press.

4m ago

Column by Mahfuz Anam: A self-defeating obsession with ‘image’

At 50, it’s time we acted in a manner that reflects a confident country, not one that is nervous and insecure fearing that the slightest criticism will cause us harm.

4y ago

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Why is personal freedom such a plaything of the law enforcers?

Isn’t personal freedom one of the most cherished and universally celebrated principles of our civilisation? Isn’t guaranteeing this freedom the most sacred task of a modern state?

4y ago

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Restoring Jatiya Sangsad’s moral high ground

In the recent past, our honourable members of parliament have been known more for their legal actions against journalists—first under the ICT Act, then the Digital Security Act (DSA)—than for any consequential legislation in any of the vital fields of economic, social or democratic advancement.

4y ago

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Some comments require clarification

We commend the army chief, General Aziz Ahmed, for having the moral courage and fulfilling his duty to explain to the public, through a press gathering, his own position regarding the recent media reportage on his brothers and his links with them.

4y ago

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Snapshots from the past, thoughts for the future

Thirty years ago, the coming together of a regionally famous editor and a near-novice at journalism along with some visionary investors—Azimur Rahman, AS Mahmud, Latifur Rahman, A. Rouf Chowdhury, Shamsur Rahman—gave birth to what we called in our first editorial the “Independent Voice”.

4y ago

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Al Jazeera story, government’s response and the state of our journalism

The Al Jazeera report on Bangladesh titled “All the Prime Minister’s Men”, aired early Tuesday morning, revealed some vulnerabilities of our power structure that pivots around connections, cronyism and corruption. It has also, inadvertently, exposed the weaknesses of our media and the state of its freedom.

4y ago

Column by Mahfuz Anam: A constable’s curiosity and a lucky mother

The happy ending of this story came about due to a mixture of pure chance and the laudable inquisitiveness of a Detective Branch (DB) police constable, Mahfizur Rahman.

4y ago

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Democracy’s mistake, democracy corrects

Americans exercised their democratic right and elected Donald Trump as president in 2016. Four years later, they exercised the same right again and corrected what had turned out to be a disastrous mistake.

4y ago

Tribute by Mahfuz Anam: Mizanur Rahman, a life of excellence achieved through sheer willpower

He wanted to be an excep-tional journalist, and he was. It was as if he willed himself to be what he wanted to be.

4y ago

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Fearful public, vengeful police

Here is a story that should alert us all. On December 29, a law student named Rejaul Karim Reja, 30, was having tea with friends at a roadside tea stall around 8 pm near his home in Barisal town.

4y ago