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.

4w 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.

3m 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: 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.

12m ago

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.

1y ago

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.

1y ago

Column by Mahfuz Anam: End of academic freedom on US campuses?

The passage of Antisemitism Awareness Act is the most direct attack on the principles and values of the First Amendment in the US.

1y ago

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Has Bangladesh gained anything by a restrictive press?

The latest Bangladesh Bank restriction on journalists is anti-democratic, anti-free press and anti-public interest.

1y ago

EVMs, the EC, and waste of public money

Why did the EVM experiment fall on its face?

1y ago

Student politics, Buet and ‘Smart Bangladesh’

General students of Buet have been vehemently opposing the reintroduction of student politics on their campus, the reasons for which are powerful, painful, and obvious.

1y ago

The war that we need to know so much more about

Our Liberation War is something we are proud to talk about, read about, and reminisce about but have not done much research on.

1y ago

Column by Mahfuz Anam: From largest open-air prison to 'greatest open-air graveyard'

Israel is using starvation as a weapon against the people of Gaza.

1y ago

The speech and those transformative days of March ‘71

The speech was a beautiful blend of clarity for us and calculated vagueness for the enemy

1y ago